Merseytravel announces new chairman

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Councillor Liam Robinson was named as the new chairman of Merseytravel following his election at the authority’s Annual General Meeting yesterday.

Cllr Robinson said: “I am honoured to have been chosen by the elected members of Merseytravel to be their chair, and delighted to announce that we have today also approved a new strategic plan for Merseytravel, taking us through to 2015.

“This plan will drive our work to deliver a world class integrated transport network, by focussing on understanding and meeting local needs, delivering value for money and making sure our organisation is fully focussed on the most important priorities.”

He added: “Working with our partners in the Merseyside districts and with transport operators, I look forward to ensuring that our transport system reaches its full potential to support and drive the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the Merseyside area and, in turn, every person who lives, works and visits the region.”

Liam Robinson is a Liverpool City Councillor, who has represented the Kensington and Fairfield Ward since 2008.

Cllr Robinson has spent his full career in transport, holding a number of management positions in the bus, coach and rail sectors, including managing three of Britain’s largest railway stations: Liverpool Lime Street, London Liverpool Street and Sheffield.

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