It was a beautiful gathering filled with love, laughter, and a touch of nostalgia as friends, family, and colleagues came together to celebrate a milestone: the retirement of the ever-charming George Sintim, a beloved figure in the UK railway industry. After an extraordinary 30-year journey on the tracks, George is stepping off the platform and into a well-earned new chapter.

Dapper as always, George stood alongside his radiant wife, Regina, a former secretary to the Ghana High Commissioner in the UK, with whom he shares two wonderful children. A close associate of the Ghanaian diplomatic family, George is known for his warm smile as he is for his professionalism.

Interestingly, George’s career on the railway wasn't something he initially envisioned for himself. “The job found me,” he recalled in a conversation with RoseOnAllSides.com. “But with time, and a little encouragement from friends, I fell in love with it.”

He began his railway career with Eurostar in 1995 and, three decades later, brought it to a dignified close with South Western Railway. As a seasoned customer service professional, George built not only a career but a community, one filled with daily interactions, meaningful conversations, and the shared rhythm of people commuting through life.

“What I’ll miss most,” he shared, “is the people. Meeting someone new every day, helping them get to where they need to go. It gave the job a beautiful sense of purpose. Of course, it wasn’t always easy. In a safety-critical job like this, focus is everything. One lapse in concentration could cost you. But the experience? Absolutely priceless.”

Now basking in his newfound freedom, George is taking some well-deserved time to rest and reconnect with life outside the fast-paced world of timetables and ticket barriers. He looks forward to travelling more frequently between the UK and Ghana and discovering what else the world has in store.

Reflecting on lessons learned, George noted one that has shaped both his work and personal life: “Always watch your back. It may sound simple, but it’s helped me immensely, in safety and wisdom.”


The celebrations marking his retirement came in two joyful waves, events filled with gratitude, pride, and endless good wishes. “I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate with me. It means the world. It’s been a great 30 years,” he said with a smile. “Now, I’m ready to see what other great things I can do in this beautiful, big world.”

From all of us, here’s to George, a man who brought heart to the rails, and who now embarks on the next journey with grace, gratitude, and a spirit that’s still on the move.