Maria Magdalena-Xavier alongside No. 390103 Asquith Xavier, named after her father, at London Euston.
AVANTI WEST COAST
AVANTI West Coast Class 390‘Pendolino’No. 390103 was named Asquith Xavier on September 28 at London Euston.
Dominica-born Mr Xavier, who worked at Marylebone station after settling in the UK, made history in 1966 when he overturned a decision not to employ him as a guard at Euston because of his ethnicity.
His campaign also helped to bring about legislation changes which made it illegal to refuse someone employment on the grounds of their race.
The nameplate, which was designed in consultation with his family, includes an image of him in his guard’s uniform.