Heather on the right track as she scoops top national honour

An Airdrie woman who is Scotland's only female freight train driver is on track for a bright future after scooping a top honour at the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.

- IAN BUNTING

Heather Waugh was crowned Woman of the Year at a prestigious ceremony in London which was attended by industry leaders.

Heather is a rapid deployment train driver at Freightliner and her “extraordinary dedication” to the industry sees her devote more than 1000 personal hours a year to promote and champion the sector in schools, events and on panels, and volunteer and fundraise for charity.

All of this is on top of working long, challenging hours in a job with no access to communications, meaning every activity is organised in her own time.

A spokesperson for the awards added: “Instead of complaining about issues, Heather is committed to changing the system.

“She campaigned to improve conditions for women working in the freight industry by getting female toilets installed.