18/12/2025
Celebrating a Combined 30 Years of Service. As our final long service celebration of the year, we are proud to mark a truly special milestone. Stephen Ingledew, Paul Jones, and Neil Massey are each celebrating 10 years with VolkerRail, having all started on the very same day a decade ago.
From the northern reaches of Scotland to the southern tip of Cornwall, across the West Coast, the East Coast, and even into Ireland, this trio has delivered signalling alterations in every corner of the country.
Stephen and Paul began their journey as test engineers, steadily progressing to lead testers and now senior testers. Neil, affectionately known as their “railway dad”, has guided them throughout, offering wisdom, encouragement, and a steady hand through countless projects and long months away from home.
When asked about their journey together, they summed it up perfectly: “It’s been brilliant.” “Working together – that’s what made it really.” “It’s not felt like 10 years; the years have flown by.”
Together, they have built more than careers; they have built a bond that feels like family. Neil, who has trained and assessed over 100 signallers during his time as a senior testing and commissioning engineer, now looks ahead towards retirement. Meanwhile, Stephen and Paul are ready to step into the role of mentors themselves, the next generation of railway dads, guiding and inspiring those who follow.
In their words, "their journey is a shining example of what VolkerRail stands for: growth, opportunity, and progression. It is about reaching your ceiling, and then pushing beyond it"; and that is exactly what they have done.
Here’s to Stephen, Paul, and Neil. Thank you for your dedication, your teamwork, and your incredible contribution over the past 10 years.
