Tackling logistical challenges or managing tricky situations and incidents is all in a day’s work for the staff who work with rolling stock, in freight, or at depots. Without them, the network would simply grind to a halt.
The Rolling Stock, Freight & Depot Person or Team Award shines a light on these unfaltering individuals and this year the honour went to Jack Eagling at GB Railfreight.
Jack joined GB Railfreight in 2014, progressing from business implementation manager to head of fleet planning in 2023. He pioneered GB Railfreight’s Integrated Business Planning (IBP), creating a revitalised asset management system that aligns resources with market demands.
His work balances cost-effectiveness with dynamic customer needs, integrating a 24-month forecasting cycle for better resource allocation. He was also instrumental in the project to connect the north end sidings at Peterborough, doubling yard capacity.
Jack was genuinely shocked when his name was called out.
“It feels great to have won the award,” he said, “but I genuinely was not expecting it.
“Everyone at my table will tell you that I was willing it not to happen as I was dreading having to go on stage and collect an award.
“It’s great to be recognised though. As stressful as it is, it’s so nice when these moments come around.”
Niall Donnelly, contract manager at Land Recovery Rail presented the award.
“As clients of GB Railfreight, we are always very thankful of their service,” he said.
“We know how quickly situations can change in this industry and GB Railfreight is always very reactive, doing their best to move things around. It’s so important that staff like Jack are recognised. They’re always helping their clients as much as possible and keeping the industry moving.”
Highly Commended
Adam Kaczynski, Network Rail
Engineering Technical Teams, Greater Anglia
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If you’re interested in discussing this further or would like to put forward nominations from your team for future awards, please feel free to contact us by email at [email protected] or call us on 01530 816 440.
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