The RailStaff Awards 2024

Dave Newell

Chiltern Railways

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Nominations for Train Driver of the Year

Chris Silverman

Said the following about Dave Newell:

“Dave Newell is the schools safety trainer and a driver. He is based at Aylesbury and visits schools and the local community giving talks on railway safety,

Dave is overly passionate about the people he serves and is an inspiring person amongst other drivers,

In an increasingly digital world of automation Dave adds a real human touch to the services he operates making personalized announcements to his passengers, his route knowledge is that of the A-Z, the information Dave Newell provides on board his trains is of real comfort to those who may not be familiar with the region. Simple things like where bus stops are and directions of buses at stations is of real comfort and help,

Dave Newell is clearly passionate about the service and the people that are part of his everyday life and he is an inspiration, and a credit to his role,

I'd like to say well done Dave you are an everyday legend.“