This year’s RailStaff Awards have seen a brand new entry from Severn Valley Railway.

In their first entry to the awards, the railway has been announced as a finalist across three categories.

In the Project Team or Person Award (under £5 million) category, the Mor Brook Bridge Team has snagged a finalist spot.

Anthony Bartlam has been shortlisted as Rail Engineer of the Year, with Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster nominated as Rail Ambassador of the Year.

Nominations come from all over the UK, highlighting how well the railway has done to secure not just one but three nominations.

The RailStaff Award Ceremony is being held on the 27th November 2025, where the winners will be announced.

“This is the very first time the SVR has entered the RailStaff Awards, so to reach the finals in all three of our nominated categories is absolutely incredible,”

“We’re flying the flag for the heritage sector and showing that the professionalism, skills and passion here at the SVR are on a par with the wider rail industry.”

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the support from our visitors, members and volunteers,”

“It means so much to know that people value what we do and have helped us on our way to the finals.”

“To be recognised alongside national rail organisations really highlights the calibre of the people we have at the Severn Valley Railway,”

“Antony, Gus and the Mor Brook Bridge team have all made exceptional contributions, and we couldn’t be prouder.”

Lesley Carr, the SVR’s head of communications