JUST the ticket – Rugby’s former train driver Mayor used his civic platform to thank staff at Rugby railway station without delay.
Coun Tom Mahoney returned to his former stomping ground – where he worked for 20 years, first as a train guard and then as a driver – as part of his year-long Simple Thank You campaign.
He was taken on a tour of the station’s platforms and facilities, which include bike hubs where commuters can store cycles in secure, sheltered rooms.
He also talked with staff before presenting members of the Virgin Trains team with a Simple Thank You certificate.
He said: “Thousands of passengers pass through the town’s railway station every week and from my own experience I know it can be a demanding environment to work in.
“Staff do a tremendous job looking after passengers and offering a friendly welcome to visitors to Rugby, and I was delighted to say ‘thank you’ to the team on behalf of the borough.”
Coun Mahoney launched his Simple Thank You campaign at the start of his mayoral year to highlight the work of individuals and organisations who serve Rugby’s communities.
Maria McCarron, station manager for Virgin Trains at Rugby, said: “This is a great initiative.
“I’m incredibly proud of the team at Rugby and I can’t thank the Mayor enough for taking the time to pop down to say ‘thank you’. It really meant a lot.”
