A former soldier, police officer, and now train driver is balancing a remarkable "double life" of public service and military duty.
Jamie Bond joined York-based train company LNER as an apprentice train driver in April 2025 and qualified in April this year.
He began his career in the Army at 18 before moving into policing, where he spent a decade as a frontline response officer.
Mr Bond said: "I do get questions about my ‘double life’ and how my two roles work together.
"There are a lot of transferable skills between the Armed Forces and the railway, and my experience is that both jobs complement each other incredibly well.
"Leadership, decision-making, and people skills are just a few of the many qualities that each role requires, so one strengthens the other.
"I’ve also found that the military and the railway share the same core values and both have a love for an acronym."
Throughout his policing career, Mr Bond continued to serve as an Army Reservist and remains active to this day.
He is currently a sergeant in the 165 Port & Maritime Regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps.
James Downey, finance director and executive sponsor of the LNER Armed Services Network Reveille, said: "The railway and the Armed Forces have a proud, long-standing connection, and at LNER we’re committed to supporting those who serve.
"I’m proud to be the Executive Sponsor of Reveille, our Armed Forces staff network, which plays a key role in connecting, supporting, and championing colleagues from across the business who are involved in the military community.
"Our Reservist colleagues bring valuable skills, discipline, and leadership, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where they can thrive in both their careers and their service."
Reservists commit to at least 27 days of service annually under the Army Reserve scheme.
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