| Avanti West Coast train manager, 84, still loves life on railway Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 11:32, 21st June 2026 |     |
From the BBC:
Train manager, 84, still loves life on railway
A passionate 84-year-old train manager who was "born into the sound of trains" has said his job gives him "a reason to get up in the morning".
Bob Carpenter works for Avanti West Coast, based at London Euston station, operating services to and from the West Midlands and the north west of England.
He is believed to be one of the oldest train managers in the UK, according to the rail company.
Carpenter said: "I have many interests at home; however, we've all got to have something which we love doing, and working in this job is what I love doing."
(BBC article continues)
A passionate 84-year-old train manager who was "born into the sound of trains" has said his job gives him "a reason to get up in the morning".
Bob Carpenter works for Avanti West Coast, based at London Euston station, operating services to and from the West Midlands and the north west of England.
He is believed to be one of the oldest train managers in the UK, according to the rail company.
Carpenter said: "I have many interests at home; however, we've all got to have something which we love doing, and working in this job is what I love doing."
(BBC article continues)
I haven't quoted the whole article here, but I do recommend a read: it's a fascinating biography, including the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway and a significant whistle.
CfN.
