North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

Mike Drewery, a station manager at TransPennine Express, is retiring after 32 years working on the railway. A lifelong resident of villages around Whitby and the North York Moors, he began his career as a guard on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Over more than 12 years he progressed to traincrew inspector, helping introduce standards for mainline services to Whitby and managed filming projects including the TV soap Heartbeat and Harry Potter. He later joined TransPennine Express as a customer service supervisor in Northallerton's booking office before becoming station team leader at Middlesbrough, eventually managing stations across the North East including York, Malton, Seamer and Scarborough.

Mr Drewery said: 'The railway is ultimately about people. I've been blessed with wonderful colleagues across the North East. They care deeply about their stations and communities, and I'll miss them immensely.' He is planning to spend his retirement exploring the UK's inland waterways on a narrowboat, saying: 'A part of me will always be a station manager, but retiring feels right.'

Andrew McClements, customer experience and transformation director at TransPennine Express, said: 'Mike's warmth, experience and dedication have made a lasting difference to colleagues and communities across the North East.'

How it is being reported

• North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated serviceMike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 13 Oct, 05:00
• North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated serviceMike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.The Press (York) · 13 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Mike Drewery · TransPennine Express · North Yorkshire · Middlesbrough · Northallerton · North York Moors

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