The RailStaff Awards 2024

Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award

Gareth Thornton

Said the following about Roger Matthews:

“Roger has been working on the railway for 50 years and is currently a relief signaller at Goonbarrow and St. Blazey. He lives for the railway having a keen interest in all its workings and especially its history. However, his real talent is making trainee signallers, fresh from signalling school, feel "at home" and relaxed in the signal box. So often, nerves and fear of getting it wrong can lead to errors or irregularities during training. I'm certain Roger's calming influence helps minimise this for many trainees.“