South Western Railway, Great Western Railway and Network Rail has announced that their staff have been awarded a top award.

The staff have been recognised for their work in making sure travel plans for the Royal Wedding went without a hitch.

Staff have been awarded a Golden Whistle for their effots.

The awards are dedicated to those people who work in or interface with railway operations on a day-to-day basis.

What did the officials say?

Alan Penlington, Customer Experience Director for South Western Railway, said:

“The team worked tirelessly, engaging with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Thames Valley Police and many other community partners to make the day an unforgettable success.

“This was the first time we have collaborated for such an event, sharing ideas and producing contingency plans for every eventuality. I am very proud of the team and heartily congratulate them for this accolade.”

Richard Rowland, Customer Service & Transformation Director for Great Western Railway, said:

“The Royal Wedding in Windsor this year was by far the biggest and most high-profile event GWR, SWR and Network Rail have planned for.

“It involved months of meticulous planning culminating in providing over 45,000 customer journeys to and from the event. The team worked collaboratively with British Transport Police and other key partners to ensure plans were joined up and everything ran smoothly on the day. Well done everyone who made this possible.”

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