The RailStaff Awards 2024

Neil Fisher

Said the following about Works Delivery Special Projects Drainage Inspection & Close-call Team:

“The work this Team are undertaking can only be described as infrastructure changing, the level of detail they are documenting & hazards they are not only finding but removing is commendable, their work has prevented an incalculable amount of accidents.

This team travel the length & breadth of the LNE & EM Routes on a daily basis with vigour that only comes from having passion for your work.

They're a credit to Network Rail & the Industry as a whole.“

Matthew Shelton

Said the following about Works Delivery Special Projects Drainage Inspection & Close-call Team:

“This team go above and beyond to improve safety, improve asset knowledge and reduce risk to our customers, neighbours and colleagues.

Their job isn't easy, yet they go about it with good humour, hard work and a willingness to learn and do better every day, in all weathers.

This year, they have examined over 200 miles of drainage in detail, and raised over 400 Close Calls (100 of which they have fixed themselves, on site).

Brilliant stuff. They deserve recognition, and I hope they get it.“

Mike Drysdale

Said the following about Works Delivery Special Projects Drainage Inspection & Close-call Team:

“This team go above and beyond to improve safety, improve asset knowledge and reduce risk to our customers, neighbours and colleagues.

Their job isn't easy, but they come to work every day full of enthusiasm and although it is hard work they show a willingness to learn and do better every day, in all weathers.

This year, they have examined over 200 miles of drainage in detail, and raised over 400 Close Calls (100 of which they have fixed themselves, on site).

Their work helps the Drainage and Off Track Team in the route to better understand the drainage systems they manage, and earlier interventions through this work will help to eliminate flood events that cause delays and disruption to our customers and neighbours and colleagues.“