The naming of the Avanti West Coast train is to recognise the achievements of Asquith Xavier.
A train has been named after a railway worker who overturned a racist recruitment policy.
Designers worked with the family of Mr Xavier - who died in 1980 - to create the train nameplate which depicts him working as a guard. "I sincerely hope that the passengers on their train journey will take the time to look up and learn about our father's journey to justice."Image source,He initially worked for British Railways - later renamed British Rail - as a porter, working his way up to guard at London's Marylebone station.
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