Ed Mayne
Train driver
Labour PPC Epsom and Ewell
Although Ive just recently qualified as a train driver, Ive worked in the rail industry for six years, in customer service then as a guard.
When Theresa May called the snap election, I wanted to challenge the transport minister [Chris Grayling] to stand up for people who have been failed by Conservative transport policies. People here have been very badly affected by rail services, they have suffered and pay a huge amount of money for it.
Working on the frontline in transport has given me a good understanding of the issues faced in the rail industry and by the travelling public. I have seen the failings on a day-to day basis. I can see how the current rail structure doesnt work and I know what should be prioritised. I believe in an integrated transport policy, it benefits everyone and makes for a better running system so my priority if elected would be to bring Southern and South West trains under the control of Transport for London. I also support renationalisation.
I go to work in the knowledge that whatever difficulties I face, Im there to provide a public service its a work ethic that people in public services have, we are passionate about what we do. Its this commitment that motivates us to keep going, this experience of being responsible to and accountable to people. That sense of accountability is very important to me.
