8 We established an Expert Panel to advise the study team on our emerging findings, conclusions and recommendations. The panel members were selected to provide us with a range of views on passenger rail franchising. The panel members were:
■ Professor Stephen Glaister, Imperial College, London
■ Mr Richard Goldson, Non-executive Board Member, ORR
■ Mr Michael Hewitson, Policy Manager, Passenger Focus
■ Professor John Preston, University of Southampton
■ Derek Salkeld, Principal, DS+A Ltd