Retirement tribute to Tony Berkeley is literally on track... and on time

Tony Berkeley, chairman of Rail Freight Group (RFG), has had a train named after him and commissioned for a special trip to celebrate his career.

Lord Berkeley, who retires this year after 20 years as RGF chairman, set off with selected guests on a GB Railfreight (GBRf) train from London Victoria, around the south-east before returning to London for a reception.

GBRf managing director John Smith and RFG executive director Maggie Simpson paid tribute to Lord Berkeley’s career, applauding his “tireless work” ...