The RailStaff Awards 2024

Andy Frost

Said the following about Richard Ellis - **HAS LEFT**:

“Richie is a well known and established trainer in the rail industry and joined PPS Rail after 21 years with the same company, he has built PPS Rail training in a short period of time and established a professional training school that goes the extra mile for candidates and provides them with a comfortable and relaxed environment to learn.

Along with the indoor track facilities PPS Rail and Richie have created something unique in the North west which other companies will try to emulate

For this Richie deserves to be celebrated as smaller companies trainers do not often get the recognition they deserve despite working harder with less resource“

Lesley Doyle

Said the following about Richard Ellis - **HAS LEFT**:

“Having worked with Richard the for the past several years, it is clear to see the pride and commitment he has to ensure that all rail training he provides is presented to the highest standard. He understands individual training needs as well as the group when delivering training ensuring that everyone has a full knowledge and understanding of the competency at hand.

He will take extra time to help the candidates and his work colleagues when questions or information is required.

It is a pleasure to work with him, thank you“

John Mills

Said the following about Richard Ellis - **HAS LEFT**:

“Among the training fraternity Richard (Richie Ellis) is a well-respected model professional , his enthusiasm commitment and passion for maintaining high standards is well known and has not wavered or watered down over his long career as a Trainer.

Richie has a unique talents when dealing with groups on a training event or individuals during a work place assessments which allows for maximum learning opportunity as candidates are quickly put at ease with the event and learning outcomes are retained.

Richie has this year embarked in a new chapter in his long career and I wish him every success at PPS Rail.

As ever Richie’s commitment, Knowledge and passion are already paying dividends for his new company as from a standing start his client base is building rapidly due to Richie’s interpersonal and delivery techniques.

Richie Ellis has been instrumental in achieving Gold Standard on the first audit/visit for PPS Rail and he should be extremely proud of what he has achieved in the 1st six months of operating in a new training enterprise.

There are handful of trainers that would be in my dream team and I am pleased to see that a couple of them have already been nominated and overjoyed that Richie Ellis seen the vision that PPS Rail has which convinced him to join our company and help drive the vision and high standards to its goals.

I sincerely wish all the people nominated the best of luck as anyone of these guys would be deserving winners“