Simon From The Task Force Is In Ukraine, During One Of The Toughest Weeks

Simon Cassidy, a dedicated rail sector colleague from First Rail and a Member of our Task Force, travelled to Ukraine two weeks ago.

This week he is in Kyiv, visiting our partners at Ukrainian Railways and the Trade Union of Railway and Transport Builders of Ukraine.

Kyiv and other cities have come under sustained arial attack almost all week long, and Simon has spent most of the week hearing sirens go off and sleeping in an air raid shelter.

He says: “for a short period, I have experienced what many Ukrainians have been experiencing for over two years. I am blown away with the professionalism and customer service of our colleagues in the rail sector, even in times of great difficulty.”

From the left: Simon Cassidy, Oleksiy Semerun (Chair of the Trade Union)

But the colleagues in Ukraine need our help: Kit for Kyiv is a new initiative together with the association Rail Partners and the verified charity WE AID to support the purchase of bullet proof vests and helmets for train drivers and conductors.

Simon Cassidy says: “from this week in Ukraine, I can tell you that the need is urgent. We are planning to send money immediately – but much more is needed. Please open your hearts and donate to the #KitForKyiv campaign to help our rail colleagues in need.” 

All major payment cards and many currencies are accepted. Please donate here:

https://www.we-aid.org/en/initiatives-2/allrail-support-ukraine-rail-task-force/