Paul Salveson
English politician, activist and author
Paul Salveson, , is an English politician, activist and author. He is currently a visiting professor in transport and logistics at the University of Bolton and University of Huddersfield.
Education
Salveson did an undergraduate degree at the University of Lancaster. His PhD is from University of Salford - 'Region Class, Culture: Lancashire Dialect Literatur 1746-1935' awarded in 1993.
Professional career
Salveson began his career at the Horwich Works. From 2004 until 2010 he served as Head of Government and Community Strategies at Northern Rail. From 2015 until 2018, he served as group advisor, community rail at Arriva UK Trains.
He was a member of the Transport Focus board, and was a trustee of Campaign for Better Transport. In 2009, he received an MBE for services to the railway industry. He is currently a visiting professor in transport and logistics at the University of Huddersfield.
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