The RailStaff Awards 2024

Nominations for Train Driver of the Year

Glen Merryman

Said the following about Chris Tricker:

“I feel Chris Tricker deserves a nomination as he has gone the extra mile. On route to start of his break he saw me trying to console a gentleman and to try and find out what was wrong and how I could help. Chris went out of his way to help me console the gentleman as he was hysterical, crying, upset and hurt beyond belief because of a traumatic experience that had happen to him during the night. I have never seen a man like that before and if it wasn't for Chris Tricker walking past me I wouldn't have known what to do for the best advice. Chris looked after the gentleman whilst I was organising for him to get home and also phone the police without the gentleman knowing.

In the meantime Chris was attempting to show the gentleman some empathy with what had happened to him during the night because he was so inconsolable. When I returned, I found that Chris had given him some money to help with some food, drink or whatever he needed, which brought a tear to my eye that he was so amazingly kind and generous. He was an absolute angel that day like I say I couldn't of dealt with this alone it was one of the worst situations I have ever dealt with in my life and I was so grateful of Chris's help and guidance.“