Melanie Corcoran joined South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) early in 2024 and has successfully overseen the transfer of the Supertram back into public control, under a SYMCA wholly owned subsidiary company, and further decisions made towards Bus Reform with an independent audit of a bus franchising assessment underway.  

Melanie is responsible for public transport operations, transport policy and strategy, bus reform and capital development and infrastructure delivery. With an investment portfolio of over £2bn in development or delivery, the key investments include the renewal of the tram infrastructure, developing plans for tram extensions, and upgrading/developing new rail stations and tram stops.

Melanie was previously at West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) for seven years, leading on the delivery of infrastructure schemes, appraisal and transport policy and delivery. Prior to that Melanie held various public and private sector roles, working in KPMG’s advisory practice and working in local government roles.