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“i felt myself sinking into my seat, with my hands over my face. i was in shock. i could feel myself shaking. somehow, i walked onto the stage. i was moving like a new-born baby giraffe, limbs akimbo. i was a mess.”
BESSIE MATTHEWS won a standing ovation at the National Rail Awards. Still only 33, she’s a freight train driver, author, artist, social media influencer… and a force of nature. PAUL CLIFTON went to see Bessie at work