Salisbury train staff raise Stars Appeal cash with spin-a-thon
It's a thank you to SDH for their help following the Salisbury train crash
Staff at Salisbury's railway station have taken on a three hour spin-a-thon in support of the Stars Appeal.
They've raised around £1,500 |newtab) for the Salisbury District Hospital charity, as a thank you for the support they gave to people injured in the Salisbury train crash three years ago.
All but one of those hurt were taken to SDH for treatment after the incident in October 2021.
South Western Railway and Network Rail workers took part in the spinning session on static bikes at Salisbury station - each pedalled an average of 18km in 45 minute stints.
Matt Pocock, Network Rail Wessex route operations director, said:
“We are grateful for the care that staff at Salisbury Hospital provided for the passengers affected in the Salisbury crash in 2021. Taking the time out to support their charitable ambitions was something members of my team, as well as SWR colleagues, were more than happy to do.”
Natalie Edwards, SWR General Manager for the West of England said:
“It was the most incredible day and fantastic to see the Best of the West in action working together. This was a joint event with our fantastic Network Rail colleagues who also were on many of the sessions.”
Helena Sinclair, of Stars Appeal, said:
“We want to say a massive thank you to the team from South Western Railway and Network Rail, and to everyone who so generously donated, for their wonderful support. The team did amazingly well in their spin-a-thon challenge and the atmosphere throughout the day was fantastic. The money raised will help us to do even more for patients, their families, and the staff that care for them by funding projects across Salisbury District Hospital."