RAIL SAFETY WEEK TEAM

Elaine Clark
RSW Lead
Elaine is overall lead for RSW. Elaine is passionate about Health and Safety (H&S), bringing her knowledge and experience from the electrical power industry to help organisations plan their activities for the week.

Jemma Smalls
RSW Communications Lead
Jemma leads on RSW communications and works with the RSW Steering Group and Chair to ensure RSW is embraced across the industry. With the support of our social media guru Will, she will encourage organisations to submit their plans and publicise these across our channels in the run up to and during #RSW25.

Will Broad
Social Media Manager
Will is now responsible for RSW social media - he will provide regular reminders across our social media platforms [LinkedIn, X and Instagram] that #RSW25 is fast approaching and will help amplify 'What's On' across the industry including our activities and initiatives.

Simon Higgens MBE
RSW Steering Group Chair
Simon was an excellent champion for #RSW23 and became Steering Group Chair in 2024. This group, comprised of individuals from across all aspects of the industry, will shape the strategic direction of #RSW25 and provide valued input. Simon is Vice Chair of the Rail Forum and Business Development Director of Story Contracting.
Rail Safety Week Steering Group
Alan Tarrant
RSW Founder
Anthony Pateyjohns
Head of Safety and Environment at LNER
Erika Allen
QHSSE Director at Nexus
Geoff Spencer
Chair at Freight Safe Programme Steering Group
Karen Bennett
Education and Youth Engagement Advisor at CRN
Rupert Lown
W&W Regional HSE Director at Network Rail
Simon Higgens (Chair)
Business Development Director at Story Contracting














