Clare Goodwin

Said the following about Ed Morris:

“Ed Morris is a Train Driver instructor and I feel that the instructors are the unsung heroes who need recognition of what they do which, while it is expected of them, they need to be acknowledged as it is a difficult task on so many levels.

It requires so many skills not just the over arching professional requirements of railway and driving knowledge; personal skills and non-technical skills that cannot be taught, it's something you have or you don't to be a 'good' instructor.

Dealing with being in charge of a huge piece of machinery while managing many different types of trainees at various stages. Showing compassion and patience and at the same time guiding without compromising safety or the confidence of the trainee.

Ed is the most exemplary colleague and person that I know. He is passionate about what he does and gets a real buzz for himself when a trainee does well out there.

Alongside the training, Ed also has to juggle driving his own working shifts, so to maintain personal equilibrium at all times the way he does I think is almost superhuman.

As a trainee I came to appreciate the massive commitment of the instructors and Ed's is outstanding. E.g: His consistent advice and his high expectations of the trainee offers a great starting platform for the trainee.

Ed above all else, is always the consummate professional, I want to applaud Ed for his diligence and passion for what he does“