Tuesday 20 November 2007

Train named in honour of Royal Anglians

National Express Group’s 'One' railway, the train operator for London and the East of England, will be naming one of its locomotives "Royal Anglian Regiment" in recognition of the troops' outstanding bravery fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan and as a tribute to the dedication and commitment of the Vikings.

The naming ceremony will be taking place on Thursday 22nd November at London Liverpool Street station. After the ceremony soldiers and their families will travel from Liverpool Street to Norwich for the Regiment's homecoming parade.
Andrew Chivers, managing director for One railway, said: "We are proud to play our part in the Regiment's homecoming through the naming of this locomotive." The train will operate on the Liverpool Street to Norwich line.