Managing Director, Michael Ewart celebrates 33 years in rail

Almost 33 years ago our MD, Michael Ewart, walked into Room 12 of Irving House, Newcastle, reporting for his very 1st shift with Network Rail’s predecessor, British Rail.

Over the next 3 and a bit decades his career skyrocketed, starting in 1991 as a trainee S&T technician followed by…

– British Rail, S&T Trainee Technician
– British Rail, Signalling Technician
– Balfour Beatty & British Rail, Senior Signalling Technician
– Balfour Beatty, Signalling Team Leader
– Balfour Beatty, Signalling Section Manager
– Jarvis Rail, S&T Maintenance Engineer
– Network Rail, S&T Maintenance Engineer
– Network Rail, Infrastructure Maintenance Engineer
– Network Rail, Route Programme Director
– AmcoGiffen, Operations Director
– Amaro, Operations Director

… becoming our MD in 2019!

Congratulations, Micky… will you still be working in another 33 years?!

A railway worker in a high-visibility orange uniform, branded with the Amaro logo, is seen from behind, standing on the tracks at night. The scene is illuminated by ambient lighting and shows railway tracks stretching into the distance, leading towards a well-lit station. The worker, equipped with a helmet and a bag, appears to be engaged in track inspection or maintenance duties.

Amaro supporting Network Rail in Croydon

Our teams were out, continuing our support of Network Rail's Sussex Route Croydon P-Way Project, providing vital assistance to their Croydon Delivery Unit throughout the South London area.

An image displaying a congratulatory message for passing an audit, featuring a bold red banner at the top with the text "Audit passed". The image includes two badges: one with a checkmark and the text "PASSED" in the center, and another displaying the FORS Bronze award for Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme. The background has a dark blue pattern with triangle shapes, enhancing the formal and celebratory tone of the achievement.

Amaro passed FORS audit with flying colours

What should land in our inbox last week but our 2025 certificate from FORS - Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme!

An image celebrating Ricky McKinley's achievement of Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, awarded by the IET's Engineering Council. The graphic features a vibrant, festive backdrop with colorful confetti, symbolizing celebration. A white triangular shape at the top left highlights a clapping hands emoji, signifying applause for his accomplishment. Ricky's name and title, "Project Manager," are prominently displayed in a bold, orange rectangle, directly above his smiling portrait where he's dressed in a casual light blue shirt. At the bottom, a navy blue banner proudly declares his new status as "Incorporated Engineer (IEng)," associated with the IET logo to the side, emphasizing his professional recognition. The overall design is clean and joyful, effectively conveying a sense of pride and celebration.

Rikki Mckinley awarded awarded Incorporated Engineer status

Huge congratulations go out this morning to our Project Manager, Ricky Mckinley, who's officially been awarded IEng (Incorporated Engineer) status by the IET's Engineering Council!