Railway staff sleeping on platform for charity

Railway professionals asleep on the job for good reason

Railway staff sleeping on platform for charity 2023, Volker Rail

This week, rail customers may be concerned to discover their normally vigilant railway staff curled up in doorways and platforms around the network. This shocking state of affairs has left many people deeply worried about the welfare of hard working railway men and women. In fact, the sleeping shunters and dozing drivers are raising awareness of a much less fortunate part of society. They are swapping their warm beds at home for the cold floors of major railway stations and installations. For just one night, they will be helping to support the many children who face this sort of hardship, every day, around the world.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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Railway staff sleeping on platform for charity

Railway professionals asleep on the job for good reason

Railway staff sleeping on platform for charity 2023, Volker Rail

This week, rail customers may be concerned to discover their normally vigilant railway staff curled up in doorways and platforms around the network. This shocking state of affairs has left many people deeply worried about the welfare of hard working railway men and women. In fact, the sleeping shunters and dozing drivers are raising awareness of a much less fortunate part of society. They are swapping their warm beds at home for the cold floors of major railway stations and installations. For just one night, they will be helping to support the many children who face this sort of hardship, every day, around the world.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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