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Island Line team recognised at national rail awards for outstanding teamwork

Thanks to Emma Knight for details of this recent award for Island Line trains. Ed


Stagecoach’s rail franchise South West Trains picked up award a prize in this year’s Community Rail Awards, highlighting the transport group’s continued commitment to community involvement.

Outstanding teamwork during difficult period
The South West Trains team picked up second prize in the outstanding teamwork award for the project on the Island line to repair the network after severe weather led to a landslide and subsidence.

The project included South West Trains, the Island Line Community Rail Partnership, Network Rail, Southern Vectis and a variety of community partners.

A well-deserved endorsement
Emma Knight, Stagecoach Group Head of Media and Public Affairs, said:

“These awards are a well deserved endorsement of the dedication and commitment of our Community Rail Partnerships, our valued station volunteers and the other organisations we work with to create a better train service for our passengers. We would like to pass on our congratulations to all of the winners.”

The Community Rail Awards was set up in 2005 so that the unsung heroes and heroines of the community rail world would have their hard work and dedication publicly recognised and rewarded.

Image: © Island Line Trains