UK rail freight operator, DB Cargo UK, has announced its Head of Service Design has won a national award at the FTA Everywoman In Transport and Logistics Awards.

Kate Turner, 23, beat off competition to be crowned the winner of the Above and Beyond category.

The award is presented yearly to a woman in the freight industry that has gone above and beyond to help drive success.

Kate was nominated for the award for the support she offered during the big changes made at DB Cargo UK in 2017

What did the officials say?

Hans-Georg Werner, CEO at DB Cargo UK said:

“Kate is an extremely deserving winner of this award. DB Cargo UK has an aspiration to lead the next generation of rail freight here in the UK and Kate’s award is a great step towards us achieving this.”

Kate Turner said:

“I am completely overwhelmed with my nomination but also with the amount of support and congratulations I have had from colleagues and other companies within logistics. This is a huge achievement and being recognised for all my efforts I am massively grateful. The support and guidance DB Cargo UK has provided so far in my career is fantastic.

“This award will help me in the future as it has spurred me on to continue spreading the word that Rail Freight is a fantastic Industry to be in for all genders, hard work is recognised and rewarded. I am presenting in schools and colleges to market Rail Freight and this award will be definitely something I will take with me to show what can be achieved.”