Wilston Samuel Jackson

Wilston Samuel Jackson (17 May 1927–15 September 2018) was Britain's first black train driver. Known as 'Bill', he was born in Jamaica in 1927 and moved to the UK as part of the Windrush generation. After working as a fireman, he was appointed train driver in 1962.[1] At one point he drove the Flying Scotsman locomotive. He later emigrated to Zambia where he taught people how to drive trains. He is honoured by a blue plaque at King's Cross station.[2][3][4]

Blue plaque to Wilston Samuel Jackson at King's Cross station

He died on 15 September 2018 at the age of 91.[1]

References
  1. Karpazli, Ertan (12 September 2021). "Britain's first Black train driver who's 'never been late'". MyLondon. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  2. "King's Cross: Plaque unveiled for Britain's first black train driver". BBC. BBC. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  3. "Britain's first black train driver Wilston Samuel Jackson honoured with blue plaque at London's Kings Cross". Sky News. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  4. "Wilson Samuel Jackson: Plaque commemorates Britain's first black train driver". The Scotsman. Retrieved 25 October 2021.


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