| GWR train manager jailed for 7 years for sexual assault - 22 June 2024 Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 20:22, 26th July 2025 |     |
This historic news item is from the Daily Mail, but I have only noted it now, as it was attached to another, more recent, news item.
From the Daily Mail:
Great Western Railway train manager who sexually assaulted woman passenger, 18, as he asked to check her ticket is jailed for seven years
A Great Western Railway train manager has been jailed for seven years after he sexually assaulted an 18-year-old passenger when asking to check her ticket.
Nicholas McMurray, 38, approached the victim and asked to see her ticket, and adjusted the woman's dress, British Transport Police said.
The 18-year-old had been standing and chatting on the phone in the vestibule shortly before it arrived in Swansea when McMurray sexually assaulted her on June 22, 2024.
He continued to hold the victim until the train pulled into the station and made sexually explicit comments to her before touching her again as she got off the train.
The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, bravely reported the incident to officers at the station.
Police found the 38-year-old standing by the stationary train when he was arrested.
Predator McMurray was 'immediately removed from duty as train manager for GWR' and no longer works there.
He has since been found guilty of sexual assault, assault by penetration as Swansea Crown Court on February 5.
Last year he was sentenced to seven years in prison and put on the sex offenders register for life.
Investigating Officer, Detective Constable Farrell, said: 'When arrested, McMurray lied to officers stating the victim had tried to kiss him and he had pushed her off. His lies continued in interview as he claimed that the victim had consented to his actions'
He added: 'McMurray completely abused his position and took advantage of this young woman. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the victim for her courage and bravery throughout the police investigation. McMurray will now have to spend a considering amount of time to reflect on the actions he took that day'
Anyone who is a victim or a witness to a sexual offence on a railway has been urged to report it by texting 61016.
A GWR spokesperson said: 'We are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and trust for our customers and employees. As soon as we became aware of the incident, we took immediate action to remove the individual from duty and he no longer works for the business. This sentencing was only possible because of the victim's immense courage in coming forward and her strength and determination in the aftermath. As we welcome the court's decision, our thoughts remain firmly with her and her family. We extend our sincere thanks to the British Transport Police for their thorough investigation into this matter and continue to work with them to maintain the safety of our trains and at our stations.'
A Great Western Railway train manager has been jailed for seven years after he sexually assaulted an 18-year-old passenger when asking to check her ticket.
Nicholas McMurray, 38, approached the victim and asked to see her ticket, and adjusted the woman's dress, British Transport Police said.
The 18-year-old had been standing and chatting on the phone in the vestibule shortly before it arrived in Swansea when McMurray sexually assaulted her on June 22, 2024.
He continued to hold the victim until the train pulled into the station and made sexually explicit comments to her before touching her again as she got off the train.
The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, bravely reported the incident to officers at the station.
Police found the 38-year-old standing by the stationary train when he was arrested.
Predator McMurray was 'immediately removed from duty as train manager for GWR' and no longer works there.
He has since been found guilty of sexual assault, assault by penetration as Swansea Crown Court on February 5.
Last year he was sentenced to seven years in prison and put on the sex offenders register for life.
Investigating Officer, Detective Constable Farrell, said: 'When arrested, McMurray lied to officers stating the victim had tried to kiss him and he had pushed her off. His lies continued in interview as he claimed that the victim had consented to his actions'
He added: 'McMurray completely abused his position and took advantage of this young woman. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the victim for her courage and bravery throughout the police investigation. McMurray will now have to spend a considering amount of time to reflect on the actions he took that day'
Anyone who is a victim or a witness to a sexual offence on a railway has been urged to report it by texting 61016.
A GWR spokesperson said: 'We are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and trust for our customers and employees. As soon as we became aware of the incident, we took immediate action to remove the individual from duty and he no longer works for the business. This sentencing was only possible because of the victim's immense courage in coming forward and her strength and determination in the aftermath. As we welcome the court's decision, our thoughts remain firmly with her and her family. We extend our sincere thanks to the British Transport Police for their thorough investigation into this matter and continue to work with them to maintain the safety of our trains and at our stations.'
