Northern Rail’s head of HR Support Services has won the Rail Manager of the Year Award at the RailStaff Awards 2012.
Nicola Hosty, who is based at York, was nominated for her work on projects leading to diversity and inclusion.
Nicola said: “I can’t believe it. I’m really proud. Especially when you’ve been there since you were 16, and I’ve been nominated by the guys that basically have changed the way that Northern works.”
“Nicola Hosty’s sensitivity in her work is to the credit of Northern Rail and will help make a big difference in the rail industry,” said Tom O’Connor, managing director of the Rail Media Group which organises the RailStaff Awards.
“Sometimes thought traditional and slow to change the rail industry is becoming more welcoming of people from diverse backgrounds thanks to the hard work of people like Nicola.”
Northern Rail runs trains across the north of England, serving a population of nearly 15 million.
Runners up included Spencer Adaway of Heathrow Express and Anthony O’Donnell of London Underground – both were highly commended.
