Northern has shared a touching statement celebrating one of their train conductors, after he stepped in to help a family whose baby was experiencing a medical emergency.
The train operator said that a six-month-old baby, who had a tube training fluid from his brain, had to be rushed to Leeds Children’s Hospital for emergency treatment after his tube came loose and started leaking.
But the conductor on board rushed to the aid of tiny Austin and his family, earning him recognition from Northern.
They said that James is ‘a hero’, and that Austin’s mother Jane has now nominated him for a Pride of Britain Award.
Upon discovering the medical emergency, James leapt into action to provide bandages to manage the leak from Austin’s brain tube, and offered a foil blanket to keep the tiny tot warm.
Thanks to the quick actions of James and Austin’s parents, and the work of staff at Leeds Children’s Hospital, Austin is now recovering at home.
Northern said in its statement: “We want to recognize James, one of our conductors, for acting quickly and supporting the parents of six-month old Austin during a medical emergency on board one of our trains.
“In January, Jane was traveling with her partner and son when she discovered a tube draining fluid from Austin’s brain had come loose and started leaking.
“James acted quickly and reassured the couple, provided bandages to manage the leak, and offered a foil blanket to keep Austin warm. Thanks to their quick action in contacting Leeds Children’s Hospital for emergency treatment, Austin is now recovering at home after several procedures.
“Jane reached out to Northern to let us know she had also nominated James for a Pride of Britain Award.
“You’re a hero James!”
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