He returned to the railways and resumed his life as a ticket clerk, but his health was poor, and continued to deteriorate. At one point he faced possible prosecution for non-payment of tax arrears, and was helped by his former boss at the Board of Trade, Harold Wilson.
He returned to the railways and resumed his job as a ticket clerk, despite his declining health.  He was threatened with legal action for unpaid tax debts, and benefited from support from his former boss at the Board of Trade, Harold Wilson.