The RailStaff Awards 2024

Albert McDonald

Said the following about Micheal Atherton:

“I would like to nominate my work colleague and [lucky to call him a friend] Michael Atherton.

Mike is one of those infectous people. He's loved by managers, staff and the public who he deals with on a day to day basis. Mikes start time is 6am but you will find him in at 05.30 - just to make sure the station is clean, safe and a pleasant environment for when his customers arrive.

He has had to deal with all pressures of the job [like all members of station staff who ever they work for] but does it with a smile he is always alert and ready for any problem he has to face.

One night when Mike was on his late shift he was informed that a passenger was arriving at his station the person was in a wheelchair Mike sprung into action, he met her, made sure she was safe. The lady had lost her purse, Mike paid for a taxi to take her home.

Wefeel privileged to work along side him and he is a valuable member of our company“