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Rosewell leads new mass transit taskforce as TWA powers could go to mayors

Peter Stonham
28 May 2026
Bridget Rosewell
Bridget Rosewell

 

The Department for Transport has announced the leadership of its new taskforce to “tackle barriers to delivery of mass transit systems across the UK, supporting economic growth, jobs and new homes.”

Chair Bridget Rosewell will work with experts from planning and the transport industry “to speed up building and beat blockers to development, unlocking connected trams, buses and railways,” said the DfT.

The panel has been set up as the government has promised to consult on...

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