Train operator Great Western Railway (GWR) is naming a train in honour of Captain Tom Moore.
The veteran has raised more than £29 million for the NHS to mark his 100th birthday.
GWR Intercity Express Train 800025 is being named after Captain Tom in response to requests from both GWR colleagues and members of the public.
It will re-enter service tomorrow (April 30) – the date of Captain Tom’s 100th birthday.
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GWR Interim Managing Director Matthew Golton said: “With his indomitable spirit what Captain Tom has achieved is truly inspirational, and an example to us all.
“We at Great Western have a long history of naming trains after Great Westerners, the past and present heroes from across our network, and I am honoured that today we can respond to requests to have a train named after Captain Tom Moore.”
The Class 800 Intercity Express Train will go into service carrying its new name on Thursday and will carry key workers travelling to and from work on the Great Western network.
Following Government advice against all non-essential travel, GWR is operating a reduced timetable.
