Regular readers will recollect that former Shadow Transport Minister Stephen Hammond MP was not appointed to the new coalition government Transport team.
A shame.
However, Hammond S was appointed as PPS to Communities Secretary Eric Pickles yesterday.
Perhaps of greater interest to Eye readers is the news that he has also been tasked with liaising, on behalf of London MPs, with Mayor Boris.
NSE TOCs may wish to take note and keep Stephen's number close at hand...