Teamwork At Heart Of National Award Success For Newark Northgate Station
Great teamwork is key according to LNER colleagues at Newark Northgate Railway Station, after they clinched the prestigious ‘Medium Station of the Year’ title at this year’s National Rail Awards.
Newark Northgate beat off stiff competition from stations including Dundee, Rochester and Biggleswade. The award celebrates the dedication of colleagues across every area of the station who work together each day to support customers and maintain high standards. The accolade comes as the station prepares to mark its 175th anniversary in 2027.
Newark Northgate serves thousands of customers each day and now benefits from quicker journeys and more weekday trains to and from London King's Cross.
Tom Sach, Station Delivery Manager, said: "I'm immensely proud of the team. Everyone cares deeply about the station and our customers. For almost 175 years, the station has served the local community, and our colleagues take great pride in everything they do. From our Travel Centre team and station assistants to our dispatchers, cleaning team and management colleagues, everyone plays a vital role."
Jay Paterson, who was there on the night to pick up the award, said: "Representing Newark Northgate at the National Rail Awards was a real privilege, and it was fantastic to meet so many colleagues from across the industry. Winning the award has been really special for us, recognising our commitment to our customers at the station every day."
Lydia Hutton, who works at Newark Northgate Station for cleaning contractor OCS, said: "We all want our customers to have a positive experience when they travel through the station. We are one team which works together so well, so the recognition that comes with this award means a great deal to us all."
