Verges

Verges is the Trainmaster of the Orient Express and uncle of René Mertens.

Born in 1860, he started from washing the exteriors of the train cars at age 16 and gradually rose to a pioneer of the railway, through the ranks to the position of Trainmaster with a his sense of responsibility and discipline.

Being a lifelong bachelor, he watches over his nephew Rene, whom he also helped rise to the rank of Conductor. Having his own values, he still tries to instill them into reluctant René.

Paris-Epernay
At 7:50 Verges speaks to Conductor Jacques Coudert and then proceeds to Mertens.

At around 8:00 Pascale tells Verges that August Schmidt is waiting for Tyler Whitney and he tells Mertens to notify him.