The RailStaff Awards 2024

Alice Shimali

Govia Thameslink Railway

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Aisling Lawless

Said the following about Alice Shimali:

“Despite all the issues that GTR have faced in the last year, Alice has stayed positive and looked for the positive story. She has done great work with women in rail stories and is amazing at connecting with people out on the route. She is a hard worker and dedicated to her job.“

Polly McGillivray

Said the following about Alice Shimali:

“As PR manager for GTR, Alice has risen to the challenge during a difficult year and has achieved excellent results.

Alice managed a project to promote female drivers in what has traditionally been a man’s job, helping to achieve coverage on regional TV & radio. These pieces generated many positive comments, helped company morale and importantly boosted the company’s recruitment efforts such that we are on course for a 30 per cent female intake this year.

Alice also contributed to this summer’s Brighton Pride by gaining media coverage for the Southern railway’s temporary rebrand, which not only celebrated the event but promoted the company’s robust LGBTQ stance. Alice has also shown professionalism in working with the Samaritans to launch a suicide prevention campaign with the rail industry.“

Roger Perkins

Said the following about Alice Shimali:

“A consummate professional, Alice spots and owns every project that comes her way and takes huge pleasure in highlighting the great work of colleagues across our railway.

Recent examples have included showcasing the number of women train drivers coming into GTR - 50% of the latest intake - and the driver who talked down a potential suicide victim.

After all that she does to champion the people delivering our rail services, it's time that she herself was recognised.“

Laura McDonald

Said the following about Alice Shimali:

“I was lucky enough to meet Alice, and since have been working with her on a very successful campaign to encourage more women into the driving role - and she still is, amongst many other projects. The work she does is fantastic! The more I learn about Alice, the more I learn how hard she actually works.

Since meeting Alice we have worked with BBC, London Live, ITV and various magazines - she's obviously done all of work! She is incredibly professional, and I have had so much fun working with her. I'm looking forward to working with her more.“