Railblazers

Meet our Railblazers

Every station has a story, every journey is powered by people, and no-one knows our railway and the communities it serves better than the colleagues who live and breathe it every day.

That's why we created Railblazers.

Our Railblazers are colleague ambassadors from across Thameslink who help bring our railway to life. From gateline assistants and ticket office staff to train drivers, engineers and managers, they share their experiences, expertise and personal stories to inspire our passengers and showcase the people behind the journeys.

Working alongside our content marketing team, Railblazers create content, share local knowledge, and offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the railway. Whether they're revealing hidden gems near their local station, sharing career journeys, or speaking about serious issues close to their hearts, Railblazers help our passengers and fellow staff connect with the communities we serve.

Jen Steadman

Jen Steadman is one of Thameslink’s communications managers, but if she seems like a familiar face, it may be because you’ve seen her on the iconic Channel 4 TV quiz show Countdown. Jen shares her journey to becoming the highest scoring female player in the show’s history, and how it unexpectedly led to her career in communications.

Read Jen's story

Joe Healy

Joe Healy is station manager for Luton Airport Parkway and Harpenden. Joe has dedicated decades to supporting local communities in Hertfordshire with Try A Train events. He shares how his work with Thameslink supports people with additional needs and promotes travel accessibility, and how an unexpected phone call led to an invitation to the prestigious Buckingham Palace Garden Party.

Read Joe Healy's story

Rado

Rado, a Customer Ambassador for Thameslink who lives with Type 1 diabetes, talks about finding purpose through his role, creating positive experiences for customers and overcoming challenges along the way.

Read Rado's story

Rina Green

Rina Green is a train driver for Thameslink, and also a keen Muay Thai fighter. She shares her story of overcoming barriers, challenging expectations, and how she’s fought to be where she is now, both in and out of the ring.

Read Rina's story

Victoria O'Reilly

Victoria O'Reilly, a Thameslink station manager and member of the LGBT+ community, shares her experience balancing a railway career with her passion for amateur dramatics, helping inspire others to bring their whole selves to work.

Read Victoria's story