The RailStaff Awards 2024

Nominations for Rail Engineer of the Year

Bob Forsyth

Said the following about Shaziya Patel:

“Shaziya has shown an exceptional performance in developing and producing the GB Safer isolation procedures across the new electrification projects in Anglia including Gospel Oak - Barking (GOB-E) and West Anglia route Modernisation (WARM) electrification projects. Her efforts included detailed consultation with NR HQ & IP senior engineers, development of the GB SIP process and design / implementation and delivery of the training package for ECRO / Maintenance / OPS and contractors. Despite continual opposition from several sectors, she persevered and successfully achieved full implementation of the GB-SIP process and system to meet project milestones and gain authorisation from the ORR to allow passenger services to run. An outstanding achievement. Shaziya was also recently awarded CEng status by the IMechE and promoted to EPME Romford following her success as a Project Manager E&P.“