‘Humble’ railwayman passes half a century of service

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Avanti West Coast celebrated the milestone of 74-year-old employee Shashi Vyas, who is responsible for processing money from the operator’s trains at London’s Euston station. His career means he is one of the longest serving railway employees currently working on the West Coast Main Line. Avanti West Coast marked the milestone by presenting Mr Shashi with a photo album documenting moments from his career. “It’s the people that make the railway special and have given me the fondest memories of my career.” Alyona Bennett, Avanti West Coast’s station manager at Euston, said: “Shashi is the most humble, modest and happy colleague I have ever worked with.