Hendy was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire ( CBE ) in the 2006 New Year Honours for his work in keeping public transport in London running during the 7 July 2005 London bombings . He was knighted for services to transport and the community in the 2013 New Year Honours . Hendy was given an Award of Doctor of Science '' honoris causa '' by City University London in 2010
7 July 2005 London bombings
7 July 2005 London bombings
Peter Hendy