Published on: Monday, 10 August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Children from north Essex enjoyed a seasidespecial train ride to the beach as they boarded the inaugural bucket and spadetrain from Colchester.
Organised by Essex and South SuffolkCommunity Rail Partnership, the Abellio Greater Anglia service was decked witha seaside theme.
Hordes of beach-bound families boarded thetrain, which was a first of its kind to run, on Wednesday 6 August. The fullydecorated train pulled into Colchester station ready to depart forWalton-on-the-Naze at 9.56am.
Children were given a bucket and spadeactivity pack which kept them busy throughout the journey while adults tookpart in a brain teasing quiz about the county.
Jayne Sumner, Rail Engagement Manager atEssex County Council, said: “The event was so successful and we will definitelyrepeat it next year. We would like to thank everyone who helped to make theevent a success and we look forward to running more special event trains thisyear.”