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flag Horace Prickett, a Wiltshire transport veteran, shaped regional rail and education, honored for decades of public service.

flag Horace Prickett, honored for his decades of service in Wiltshire’s transport sector, began working as a locomotive fitter at 15 in 1956, contributing to the final steam engines built in Swindon. flag He witnessed the shift from steam to diesel and helped launch a heavy engineering program at Trowbridge College in just 12 weeks. flag A former mayor of Westbury and Wiltshire Council’s transport portfolio holder, he advanced community rail initiatives, including accessible beach trips. flag TransWilts praised his lasting impact on regional rail and public service.

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