The RailStaff Awards 2024

Nominations for Samaritans Lifesaver Award

Lee Klingenspor

Said the following about Andre Fonseca:

“Whilst conducting a security patrol of a rail station that has had an increase in Suicides Andre was alerted by a member of the public that a female had jumped down on to the tracks. Andre immediately contacted the signaller and put a block on the line to stop all train movements, once this was in place Andre went down on to the track and removed the female back on to the platform in a position of safety. Whilst speaking to the female on the platform with the help of two Samaritans volunteers who were also at the station they noticed an approaching train on caution and the female became agitated and had to be physically restrained from attempting to jump in front of the train. I am very confident that without Andre’s quick reactions and immense courage the individual may have ended her life that day. This award would not only highlight the great work Andre did that night but shows how grateful we are that committed people like him work on our rail network.“