Dawn Bennett, Driver, East Midlands Railway

Lincoln-based driver Dawn Bennett was on a routine turn when she brought her train to a stand at a signal protecting Holton le Moor.

After waiting a short while for a proceed aspect, she attempted to contact the signaller via GSM-R, but had no luck.

Concerned for his welfare, Dawn decided to walk up the track to the signal box, where she found the signaller laying on the floor midcardiac arrest.

She stayed with the signaller, giving him support and care as best she could, until paramedics arrived to give emergency CPR.

After satisfying herself that she was in a fit mental state to drive, Dawn remarkably then returned to her cab to complete the rest of her shift, without fault.

Although she insisted that she had done nothing special, Dawn’s management team rightly disagreed.

They said: “What she did was above and beyond, and has heavily contributed to the signaller still being with us. He is making steady progress and will hopefully make a full recovery to be able to enjoy his retirement.”