The Transport Secretary has announced the appointment of Declan Collier for the role of Chair of the Office of Rail and Road.

Declan Collier is a former airport chief executive. He demonstrated a range of skills and a distinguished record in delivering for transport users.

The final decision on the appointment will be subject to the outcome of a hearing. If successful, he is expected to start work as Chair on 1 January 2019.

Mr Collier will succeed the current chair Professor Stephen Glaister who steps down at the end of 2018 after 3 years.

What did the officials say?

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said:

The ORR performs an important role as the rail regulator and roads monitor for England and I look forward to Declan Collier taking up this position.

Declan brings a wealth of transport sector knowledge, and I am confident he will be able tackle the diverse range of issues that the regulator covers.

I would like to thank Stephen Glaister for his work, he has played a distinguished role as Chair, bringing important leadership during the 2018 periodic review process, which will set the regulatory framework and funding for Network Rail for the next 5 year control period”.

ORR Chair Stephen Glaister said:

It has been a pleasure and privilege to steer ORR as Chair over the last 3 years. In that time we have seen many changes and challenges in the rail industry: a period in which ORR has played its full part. This continues with the 2018 Periodic Review, which will set Network Rail’s price control from 2019. We have also matured our monitoring of Highways England as the company has progressed from its new beginnings.

I am pleased to welcome Declan at this important time for both rail and road. His background will bring significant experience to the organisation and ensure we remain a strong, independent economic and safety regulator that protects the interests of passengers, freight customers, road users and taxpayers.

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