Stuart Mearns, an Assistant Engineering Manager at Edinburgh Trams, has been recognised once again for his actions in administering first aid to a member of public hit by a train at Edinburgh Gateway. Following on from an internal award, he has now received an award at the Scottish Transport Awards.
The awards were set up to recognise excellence in the Scottish transport sector and Stuart Mearns was named Frontline Employee of the Year at the event which took place on 29th September.
Lea Harrison, Edinburgh Trams Managing Director, said: “To pick up this prestigious accolade is a fitting reward for Stuart, who instinctively leapt into action after hearing cries for help coming from the Gateway ScotRail station while on a break from work at our Gogar tram depot. He certainly went above and beyond the call of duty and deserves the recognition for his quick thinking and cool professionalism while under extreme pressure.”
Edinburgh Trams had been nominated in five categories at the awards and as well as Stuart being named Frontline Employee of the Year, Edinburgh Trams was highly commended in the Operator of the Year category.
Mr Harrison added: “To have such a strong presence at the awards reflects the hard work of the entire Edinburgh Trams team, and their commitment to delivering a world-class service to customers, as we prepare for the launch of new services to Newhaven next year.”