We are thrilled to welcome Michelle Gard, Health and Safety Advisor at Amey, to our growing network of Rail Safe Friendly Ambassadors!
Michelle brings over 12 years of UK rail industry experience to the role, backed by a background in psychology and a deep passion for social value. Day-to-day, she works with teams across rail operations to foster positive safety cultures, champion safe behaviours, and drive improvements in health, safety, and wellbeing.
Now, she’s bringing that same drive and expertise to helping protect the next generation.
A Passion for Education and Empowerment
As a Rail Safe Friendly Ambassador, Michelle will help advocate for railway safety awareness in schools across the UK, ensuring young people have the knowledge and confidence they need to stay safe around the railway network.
Her appointment is a celebration of both her personal dedication and the outstanding work Amey has done to support the Learn Live UK initiative.
“I am extremely excited and honoured to have been asked to become a Rail Safe Friendly Ambassador by the wonderful team at Learn Live UK. Needless to say, it didn’t take much deliberation on my part!
It will be a privilege to advocate for railway safety for our young people and encourage everyone working in the sector to get on board and join this fantastic scheme.”
— Michelle Gard, Health & Safety Advisor at Amey
Inspiring the Next Generation of Rail Professionals
Beyond saving lives through safety education, Michelle sees the ambassador role as a powerful opportunity to shape the future of the rail workforce.
By engaging directly with schools and communities, the initiative provides a natural platform to showcase the rail sector as an exciting, inclusive, and rewarding career path for young people from all backgrounds.
“We’re also indirectly showcasing rail as a great place to work—something that’s very important to me, to improve inclusion and diversity in the industry. Thank you for inviting me to the ambassador community! I feel very welcome already—a very proud moment.”
Join Us in Making a Difference
The Rail Safe Friendly programme relies on passionate industry leaders like Michelle to spread crucial safety messaging to children and teenagers across the nation.
Please join us in giving Michelle a warm welcome to the ambassador community!
Want your organisation to get involved? Learn how your team can support the Rail Safe Friendly scheme and bring vital safety broadcasts to local schools by visiting our get involved page.
