Merseyrail Staff Member Honoured After an Astonishing 53 Years of Service

Our longest serving member of staff has been recognised at a special awards ceremony after clocking up an astonishing 53 years at Merseyrail  

David Hunter, now aged 77, began working on the local train network in 1970 just one year after steam trains were phased out of service Throughout David’s 53 years of work he has been known as a real gentleman, popular with all colleagues, and to have a vibrant and infectious personality 

David said ”I was 22 years old when I started on the railway. I started working at Meols Cop near Southport and became a porter guard. From there I progressed to become a station guard and worked at Liverpool Exchange, before moving up to Kirkdale station.
“I have been working as an on board cleaner now for about seven years. I really enjoy it and I’ve got no plans to retire anytime soon.”
At the awards night honouring David as well as other long service Merseyrail colleagues, the company celebrated the dedication of 50 staff who collectively have an incredible 1682 years of service between them  
A big thank you to David and all employees involved for their dedication to Merseyrail, we are very lucky to have you!