 porterbrook has joined forces with network rail the rail delivery group the rail freight group and rssb to sponsor the transport benevolent funds annual rail staff carol service open to all the rail staff carol service takes place at 12 30 on thursday the 19th of december at st marys somers town on eversholt street near londons euston station led by londons transport choir the service features carols and readings followed by seasonal refreshments the transport benevolent fund cio tbf offers support to those working in public transport industry if they should find themselves in a situation of need hardship or distress members pay 1 a week usually through their payroll facility giving the member their partner and dependent children access to a wide range of health welfare and financial benefits rupert brennan brown porterbrooks head of communications and engagement said we are delighted to join with industry partners to support the transport benevolent funds annual rail staff carol service this event brings together the railway family and friends and helps us to remember those amongst our number who have to work over the christmas period operating or upgrading the network john sheehy tbf ceo said we are most grateful for the support of all our sponsors and the local somers town community all of whom help grow this joyous event year on year proceeds from the service help tbf support its members who no matter what time of year find themselves in need the relevance of the funds work is best illustrated by the volume of awards to members which over the past 12 months total more than 2 8 million 