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Title: Tom Clift RIP Post by: anthony215 on September 04, 2012, 20:27:37 Sad news to report that Tom Clift has passed away. My thoughts are with his family and freinds at this time.
Previously he was running Grand Central and a few other rail companies including the Cardiff Valley lines where he helped bring in loco haulage to the Rhymney Valley route which proved very popular with enthusiasts and the general public. Tom was also the owner of 26038 which could possibly getting named after him as a tribute something I think a lot of people will agree with as I think it is a great idea. Title: Re: Tom Clift RIP Post by: JayMac on September 05, 2012, 05:10:11 From the Railway Eye (http://railwayeye.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/tom-clift-rip-passenger-champion.html) blog:
Quote Tom Clift RIP - Passenger Champion Eye was shocked to hear today that Tom Clift had passed away. Tom recently described himself as follows: "Tom Clift has worked in the railway industry since 1972. He has covered many roles including Operations, General Management, Business and Resources (including whilst MD of one company - being passed out as a Guard!). Most recently Tom was MD of Open Access operator Grand Central, which he joined in August 2007, shortly before passenger services commenced. Before this he was MD of Valley Lines. In 2011 Grand Central was judged by passengers to be Britain's most popular rail company (according to Passenger Focus). At the beginning of 2012 Tom left Grand Central and is now advising rail companies facing similar challenges. Tom is married, has a daughter and a Westie and lives in Caerphilly, South Wales. Tom supports Sheffield United FC, Caerphilly and Wales Rugby teams. He is misguided enough to own a former British Rail Class 26 diesel locomotive" Many readers will remember Tom for his dry humour, enthusiasm, care for colleagues and attention to detail. Residents of Great Minster House, Kemble Street, King's Place and Bernard Street will remember him for his tenacity! Tom - Eye salutes you. This page is printed from the "Coffee Shop" forum at http://gwr.passenger.chat which is provided by a customer of Great Western Railway. Views expressed are those of the individual posters concerned. Visit www.gwr.com for the official Great Western Railway website. Please contact the administrators of this site if you feel that content provided contravenes our posting rules ( see http://railcustomer.info/1761 ). The forum is hosted by Well House Consultants - http://www.wellho.net |