Harry Billinge MBE Has Train Named After Him

Great Western Railway has named an Intercity Express after Harry Billinge MBE as part of its commemorations to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War.

“I’ve been deeply moved today. Having a train named after me is a great honour. It will remind people of the fine men who fought that day, lots of whom never went back home again.

“It’s important that their memory is remembered, and I hope this train will carry that message to thousands of people every day.”

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Watch his interview on BBC Breakfast below.