The RailStaff Awards 2024

Nominations for Station Staff of the Year

Karen Grimshaw

Said the following about Niki Abnett:

“Niki is a Customer Service Assistant at Stockport, for the last 6 years he has organised a Rail Day at Stockport. He works really hard to organise this event every year and any monies raised he splits between lots of different charities. this year he raised about £300.

Part of the Rail Day involves opening the station up to all, having stalls with lots of memorabilia of the Railways, artists, miniature railway set up, old buses, loco for everyone to go and have a look at, local small businesses with stalls of their products align the subway. It is a real Family day out which is very popular. The Major of Stockport also pays a visit and it has featured in the Rail News.

The Stockport team all support Niki and keep the station operating safely whilst the Rail Day is on.

I think Niki deserves nominating for this award as he gives so much and is passionate about our industry.“