The RailStaff Awards 2024

Shaun Bayliss

Said the following about Matthew Teller (GTR ERTMS Team):

“Matt is outstanding in his field of expertise. I have recently joined his team and his knowledge is second to none. He is always approachable and helpful in every issue or queries we have.“

Oliver Turner

Said the following about Matthew Teller (GTR ERTMS Team):

“Matthew is fairly new to the railway. However, due to his professionalism and quick ability to learn, he has led the ETCS testing on the Northern and City line. Working closely with Siemens and Network Rail.

Working long hours, nights, days and everything in between, testing has started successfully due to Matt's hard work and knowledge. His desire to break down barriers between stakeholders meant getting through tough safety assurance criteria to get testing started. As a team we have now tested ETCS on both Thameslink and Northern City Line with positive outcomes.

Collaboration has been a constant desire for Matt and he has built relationships with key stakeholders. Increasing their learning and understanding of GTR position and requirements - even assisting others with documentation creation. He shares training and information across boundaries that would normally not happen in the privatised railway.

His desire for successful outcomes for all has directly meant a hugely significant start to digital signalling on the East Coast Mainline. Without him it simply would not have happened in the way it has and he is an invaluable member of the wider East Coast Digital Programme team.

I would like to record my thanks for his support and welcomed him into my clinical team to provide good patient care.“

Grace Roche

Said the following about Matthew Teller (GTR ERTMS Team):

“Matthew is exceptionally talented in the field of ERTMS and has worked incredibly hard to share his wealth of knowledge since joining GTR. He has delivered key areas of the project and has been extremely adaptable with covering the operational testing. He is dedicated to ensuring GTR's success“

Aaron Meakin

Said the following about Matthew Teller (GTR ERTMS Team):

“Matthew Teller IS the Digital Railway“

Tom Causebrook

Said the following about Matthew Teller (GTR ERTMS Team):

“Matts knowledge about Digital Railway and the wider industry is outstanding, especially when you consider he is only at the start of his career. It is telling that experienced rail professionals come to Matt for help and advice. This is matched by Matt's enthusiasm for the project and his can do attitude. I look forward to watching Matt's career develop in coming years.“

Robin Hayman

Said the following about Matthew Teller (GTR ERTMS Team):

“After working with Matt for only a few years, it's clear to me that he is a consummate professional. Matt has been able to turn his hand to all tasks and has proven himself to be an instrumental part of the ERTMS team by supporting many aspects of the programme with his knowledge and delivering key operational ERTMS testing.“

Lucy Jones

Said the following about Matthew Teller (GTR ERTMS Team):

“Matt's knowledge and understanding of ERTMS is invaluable - he is my 'go-to' person whenever I need to sense check anything technical and he is always happy to help. His passion for the railway and all things Digital shines through - he goes out of his way to share his knowledge far and wide both with colleagues in GTR and across the rail industry. He is committed to GTR's - and the programme's - success in deploying ERTMS and has become a key player in both our internal team and the wider programme.“