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The UK’s rail system is set for a major transformation as Laura Shoaf, Chief Executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), has been appointed as Chair of Shadow Great British Railways (SGBR). Shoaf’s appointment marks a key step in the government’s plan to unify Britain’s railways and improve services for passengers and freight users.
Laura Shoaf, an experienced leader in transport, will spearhead the development of the new rail body, Great British Railways (GBR), which will eventually oversee railway infrastructure, services, and operations across the UK. Shoaf’s role at SGBR will focus on delivering improvements for passengers, integrating services, and driving forward vital reforms to end the fragmentation that has plagued the system for years.
Prior to this role, Shoaf led Transport for West Midlands, overseeing large-scale transport investments
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