A real-life love story has been unfolding on social media, keeping an entire town on tenterhooks as a mystery woman attempts to track down a railway worker she shared a fleeting but memorable conversation with at Faversham station.

A Romantic Search Begins

The drama started when an anonymous woman posted on Facebook in an effort to find the charming railway worker she had spoken to before being rushed onto her train.

“I was at Faversham station earlier about 4.30pm, waiting for a train after delays from Whitstable. I got chatting to one of the guys who works there, and before I got to ask him if he was single, we all got rushed onto the train,” she wrote.

Describing him as friendly and attractive with a nice smile, she hoped to reconnect and asked for help in identifying him. She added that they had been standing near an information hut on platforms 1 and 2, discussing house prices and her love for the beach—even on a freezing cold day.

The Mystery Man Steps Forward

Within hours, 33-year-old single dad Shaun Backett from Sheerness replied to the post, confirming that he was the mystery railway worker.

“Hi, this was me. We were talking about how cold Whitstable was today, lol. You got told to get off at Faversham?” he wrote.

His response sent social media into a frenzy, with locals eagerly watching the potential romance unfold.

Social Media Frenzy

Almost immediately, excited Facebook users began urging them on.

One woman commented: “He has been located! OMG! I love how quick he was found. Please keep us all posted – love a happy ending.”

Another added: “And??? Are you single??? Interested??? We need to know, man!”

Even local men joined in on the excitement. One user joked: “I agree. Half of Faversham is at a standstill right now.”

The Moment of Truth

The anonymous woman finally broke her silence, responding to Shaun:

“Hey! First of all, I hope this hasn’t weirded you out. I can’t believe this worked. But yeah, that’s me. I went down to Whitstable for the day and got stuck at the station, told to come to Faversham and wait for a train there back to Rochester or Meopham.”

Teasingly, she added: “I’ve no idea what your situation is, but if you’re single and this hasn’t completely scared you, lemme know and I will message you. If not, thanks for the chat anyway – and for giving the whole of Faversham something to talk about!”

Shaun, who works for Southeastern Railways, didn’t shy away from the situation, responding warmly: “Ha! Ha! Don’t be daft. U can always message. I do remember the convo.”

What Happens Next?

With social media now eagerly awaiting updates, will this chance encounter turn into something more? Will Faversham witness a true railway romance unfold?

Only time will tell, but for now, the town is gripped by this modern-day love story on the tracks.