The RailStaff Awards 2024

Nominations for Rail Manager of the Year

Danielle Johnson

Said the following about Simon Bott:

“I would like to nominate Simon as rail manager of the year for his dedication and outstanding contribution and management to Metro South Train Crew Depots, Simon has always gone above and beyond as a Manager and without his support and motivation I would not be here thriving in a position that I am in. Simon is an asset to Southern and motivates his team to the best of their ability. Simon has in depth knowledge of every aspect of the business and is always more than happy to help anyone who is in need. Thank you Simon appreciate all your support over the last 4 years.“

Marcus Gilbert

Said the following about Simon Bott:

“Simon has been the depot manager at Selhurst for a number of years now. He's always friendly and amenable and is always free for a chat. He has helped me over the years with advice and help and is clearly good at his job - his negotiations with local ASLEF reps demonstrate he can safely navigate the occasional choppy waters of industrial relations extremely well with a rarely seen ability to think on his feet. A good manager in every respect.“