Metro Trains Melbourne has been recognised for several projects and initiatives at the annual Australasian Rail Industry awards.

At the rail industry’s night of nights – organisations across Australasia were recognised and celebrated for a range of achievements in a number of categories – including safety, diversity, excellence and innovation for those working in the rail industry.  ​​​​​​​

Metro won two categories and was highly commended in another category.

Metro’s Train Driver Trauma Recovery Guidebook won the Wellbeing In Rail Award.

The guidebook was developed to support rail industry workers involved at the scene of an incident on the rail network, and outlines what the driver can expect from the point of an incident to their return to work, and includes information on support services available to them.

The guidebook has been issued to every qualified and trainee driver on the Metro network and has been shared widely across the industry to support the wellbeing of rail workers.

Metro’s Kelly Douglas won the Young Rail Professional Award.

Kelly joined Metro in 2018 after starting her career in the mining industry and she currently leads Metro’s structures team. She recently led a three-year program to upgrade Melbourne’s historic Flinders Street viaduct, ensuring this critical, 130-year-old structure continues to serve Melbourne for another 75 years.

Kelly is also a mentor in the Women in Transport mentoring program and is a trusted adviser to Metro.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the projects and initiatives that have been recognised as finalists and winners.