03 September 2025 •
On Monday 1 September, team members from local rail operator c2c Railway were delighted to welcome back a customer who suffered a medical emergency at Stanford-le-Hope station.
David Taylor wanted to thank c2c and Amulet colleagues in-person for helping to save his life when he suffered a medical emergency at the station back in July.
On the morning of Tuesday, 29 July, David was waiting for a train on the platform at Stanford-le-Hope station when he suddenly became unwell and lost consciousness. Fortunately, c2c and Amulet colleagues, and an off-duty nurse rushed to his side, together they began performing CPR before using the station’s defibrillator to resuscitate him – ultimately saving his life. He was then taken to hospital and is now recovering with the support of his family.
Once in recovery and back at home, c2c staff remained in contact with David and his family, David was keen to return to the station to thank staff in person for saving his life.
David Taylor, said:
“I can’t put into words how grateful I am. I’d like to thank the entire c2c and Amulet team for their fast reactions that ultimately helped to save my life – I’m looking forward to getting back to work and spending time with my family.”
Hannah Gerrish, c2c Customer Delivery Manager for the Thameside area, said:
“We are incredibly proud of the team at Stanford-le-Hope Station for their swift and courageous response to this incident. It was wonderful to see David and our colleagues together again in happier circumstances.
“Thanks to the team’s rapid action and the availability of a defibrillator at the station, David received life-saving treatment when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Their calm professionalism and decisive intervention made all the difference in a critical moment, while paramedics were called.
“This response is a testament to the team’s dedication to training, teamwork, and care for the public.
“We are also deeply mindful of the emotional and mental impact such incidents can have on staff. Support is being provided to ensure their wellbeing in the aftermath, and we remain committed to encouraging a workplace culture that prioritises mental health and resilience.”
Rob Mullen, c2c Managing Director, said:
“I can’t express how incredibly proud I am of all the c2c and Amulet colleagues that came rushing to David’s aid when he needed them most, their efforts really do exemplify the spirit of c2c and how much we care about our customers.
“I’d like to wish David the very best in his recovery.”
Amulet is a security contractor employed by c2c to provide specialist revenue protection and security teams along the c2c route.
Following a project undertaken last year, defibrillators are now present across all 26 c2c stations, providing an invaluable aid for the people of the rail operator’s local communities.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About c2c
- c2c is the award-winning train operator running services between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, serving 26 stations in East London and South Essex.
- c2c is one of the UK’s most punctual and popular train operators and nearly 37.3 million journeys are made on its services every year.
- The operation of all c2c services transferred into public ownership on Sunday 20 July 2025 and is managed by DFTO (DfT Operator Ltd).
- For more information email mediaenquiries@c2crail.net
Images:
Featured Image – ‘David Taylor (centre) holds the defibrillator that saved his life at Stanford-le-Hope station’
Second Image – ‘David Taylor speaking with c2c and Amulet colleagues that saved his life’
Third Image – ‘David Taylor speaking with c2c and Amulet colleagues that saved his life’
Fourth Image – ‘c2c Managing Director, Rob Mullen’