Mike Brown CBE MVO FCILT has been appointed by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) as the new Chair of the Board. 

Mike Brown, the former Commissioner of Transport for London (TfL), and Fellow of the Institute, led the capital’s transport network to dramatic improvements in safety, service reliability, and financial efficiency.

While at TfL, Mike was responsible for the successful delivery of Underground and mainline rail for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.

He delivered a multi-billion-pound investment programme on London’s roads, rail, Underground and cycling network, including the world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Under his leadership, London saw major station upgrades and line extensions, including on the Northern Line, as well as the introduction of digital signalling and new fleets on large parts of the Tube and TfL rail network. Mike also oversaw modernisation of buses in London with cleaner, greener vehicles being rolled out. Mike also led TfL’s early response to the Covid pandemic.

Since 2020 Mike has been chair of the Delivery Authority for the restoration and renewal of the Houses of Parliament. He is a former chair of the National Skills Academy for Rail, and the Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce.

Mike has been recognised with a CBE for his services to public transport and was appointed as Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) by the Queen in 2002. 
 

On taking up his appointment, Mike said: 

“I am delighted to be appointed as the new chair of the RSSB Board.  Britain’s railways are at a very exciting point in their history. I know that RSSB wants to support the whole industry in the transition ahead, and to help deliver a safe and sustainable future. I am very much looking forward to working with Mark, the RSSB team and other rail industry leaders to contribute to the future strategy of both the organisation and the sector overall.”