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LOCO RENAMING MARKS HENDY'S ELEVATION TO THE HOUSE OF LORDS
AT a ceremony held at London Waterloo station on May 24, GB Railfreight officially renamed a Class 66 locomotive #66718 from Sir Peter Hendy CBE to Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, of Imber in the County of Wiltshire. The renaming event was organised to commemorate Lord Hendy's recent appointment to the UK's House of Lords, which had been announced in the latter part of last year.
Lord Hendy has played a prominent role in the transportation sector for an extended period. He currently serves as the Chair of Network Rail, following his prior position as Commissioner for Transport for London, in addition to holding various other high-ranking positions across the industry.
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Prior to the train's departure to Richmond, a photo opportunity took place after John Smith, the CEO of GB Railfreight, delivered a presentation to Lord Hendy.
Reflecting on the occasion, John Smith, CEO of GB Railfreight, expressed: "Nearly a decade ago, we unveiled the locomotive named 'Sir Peter Hendy' at Victoria Station. Today, at Waterloo Station, I take immense pride in renaming this locomotive as 'Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, of Imber in the County of Wiltshire.' This serves as a tribute to Lord Hendy's appointment to the House of Lords, which is a well-deserved recognition for his lifelong dedication to the transport industry."
Incredible individuals
In response, Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, of Imber in the County of Wiltshire, remarked: "While my name adorns this locomotive, it is essential to ac- knowledge that one never achieves success in life without the incredible individuals who work alongside them. The railway sector is a remarkable place to work, where people invest tremendous effort every single day. This honoUr is not solely mine; it is a testament to the thousands and thousands of individuals who contribute so significantly on a daily basis."
The House of Lords is the second chamber of UK Parliament. It plays a crucial role in examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy.
