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A woman who has announced departures and delays at a London railway station for 12 years has been appointed an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Susan Gibbs, 58, from Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, has been nicknamed the "voice of Fenchurch Street" because she has been heard by so many commuters.
The mother-of-two said she had never expected to receive such a recognition.
She described the honour as "just wonderful" and said her employer, rail operator c2c, had nominated her.
Mrs Gibbs said she thought commuters liked the fact she had a "distinctive" voice and believed they felt comforted by hearing her every time they passed through the station.
"They do like the same voice," she told BBC London.
"It's reassuring, especially if something goes wrong - then I can make announcements and it seems to reassure them.
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I am very proud that Susan has received this honour, which is truly deserved
Julian Drury
Managing director, c2c
"People like the same things every day."
The citation for Mrs Gibbs' MBE states that she is being recognised for services for public transport.
She is a "highly respected" member of staff, said Julian Drury, the managing director of c2c.
"I am very proud that Susan has received this honour, which is truly deserved.
"She really is the voice of Fenchurch Street and has a great rapport with our customers and her colleagues."
Mrs Gibbs said she was "so excited" about the prospect of going to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen.
"It's a great honour.
"I've never been a person who's had ambition, but now it feels when I'm no longer here I'll have made my mark."
A woman who has announced departures and delays at a London railway station for 12 years has been appointed an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Susan Gibbs, 58, from Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, has been nicknamed the "voice of Fenchurch Street" because she has been heard by so many commuters.
The mother-of-two said she had never expected to receive such a recognition.
She described the honour as "just wonderful" and said her employer, rail operator c2c, had nominated her.
Mrs Gibbs said she thought commuters liked the fact she had a "distinctive" voice and believed they felt comforted by hearing her every time they passed through the station.
"They do like the same voice," she told BBC London.
"It's reassuring, especially if something goes wrong - then I can make announcements and it seems to reassure them.
Continue reading the main story
I am very proud that Susan has received this honour, which is truly deserved
Julian Drury
Managing director, c2c
"People like the same things every day."
The citation for Mrs Gibbs' MBE states that she is being recognised for services for public transport.
She is a "highly respected" member of staff, said Julian Drury, the managing director of c2c.
"I am very proud that Susan has received this honour, which is truly deserved.
"She really is the voice of Fenchurch Street and has a great rapport with our customers and her colleagues."
Mrs Gibbs said she was "so excited" about the prospect of going to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen.
"It's a great honour.
"I've never been a person who's had ambition, but now it feels when I'm no longer here I'll have made my mark."
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I don't know about that Kenny, his snoring on THAT ad makes him a sir, or is that a cur??
Thought you were going to bed after your 12.44 on fox hunting. 
So did I Kenny, but you will see I was kept engaged on another fred, just watched the incredible Greg Allman kill an Elvis classic, love me ,despite chers demented sheep vocals attempts to fck it up. its a classic
Services to public transport? Surely you're due one Kenny for services to the ladies. 
Almost as ridiculous as Lenny Henry's knighthood.
Well, she doesn't charge £16k - £25k for a stint like he does.
Lenny Henry
One of Britain's best loved comedians
Fee Group: £16k - £25k Fee Group
Available For:
•Awards Hosting & Presenting
•Stand Up Comedy
http://www.nmplive.co.uk/lenny-henry
Well, she doesn't charge £16k - £25k for a stint like he does.
Lenny Henry
One of Britain's best loved comedians
Fee Group: £16k - £25k Fee Group
Available For:
•Awards Hosting & Presenting
•Stand Up Comedy
http://www.nmplive.co.uk/lenny-henry
Better than Sir Tawtville Twunt types getting one for being the Queens second cousin twice removed
akabula
Look at the date of the OP
That's how you do it
Look at the date of the OP
That's how you do it
"Mind The Gap"....
Now There's someone who deserves recognition!
He sits there every day, and must say it hundreds of times a day.
He even did it for The New Year fireworks.
Now There's someone who deserves recognition!
He sits there every day, and must say it hundreds of times a day.
He even did it for The New Year fireworks.
'Mind The Gap'
is rarely used on London Underground.
There are probably more, but the only station I recall it used at on the District Line (the green one for non-Londoners) was Mansion House, where the platform is slightly curved.
That stops a lot of tube announcers from getting an honour.
is rarely used on London Underground.
There are probably more, but the only station I recall it used at on the District Line (the green one for non-Londoners) was Mansion House, where the platform is slightly curved.
That stops a lot of tube announcers from getting an honour.
'Mind the pickpocket'
'Mind the beggar'
and
'Mind the groper'
can be used at all stations.
'Mind the beggar'
and
'Mind the groper'
can be used at all stations.
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