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London Northwestern Railway: Four train-mad children from Warwickshire become mini conductors for the day
Four railway-mad youngsters from Warwickshire got to live out their dreams of being train guards for the day, thanks to London Northwestern Railway (LNR).
Archie, aged 7, from Atherstone, Joseph, 11, from Polesworth, Dhanwin, 7, from Nuneaton and Hazel, 10, from Rugby, were invited to climb on board LNR’s brand-new electric fleet yesterday (Thursday 12 February) to act as ‘Junior Conductors’. During a journey between Milton Keynes and Crewe, the youngsters got to make announcements, check tickets and greet passengers.
Acting as ambassador for their hometowns, the four were among ten children selected to represent their local stations along the popular Trent Valley route which connects London with destinations in Cheshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Buckinghamshire.
The group of young train guards were kitted out with everything they need to fulfil their role, including uniform essentials like high-visibility jackets, ties and cravats, as well as an all-important whistle.
Dhanwin said: “I was so excited to become a conductor for the day and learn all about the different things you have to do. I checked lots of tickets and even announced my local station stop at Nuneaton – it was amazing. I learnt so much from the conductors and had the best day ever.”
Jonny Wiseman, customer experience director at London Northwestern Railway, said: “Our cohort of mini train guards did an excellent job today. Not only did they take their duties very seriously, they made our passengers smile throughout their journey.
“At LNR, we’re on a mission to inspire the next generation of railway professionals, so it’s an absolute joy to see so much enthusiasm for the industry from these ten youngsters. I’m sure we’ll be seeing some familiar faces again when they embark on their future careers in the railway.”
The event follows the rollout of LNR’s new electric train fleet – known as the Class 730/2s – to the Trent Valley route in December 2025. Bringing more capacity and modern amenities, these new trains are significantly longer than the previous fleet and include features like open gangways, smart air conditioning and USB chargers at every seat.
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The new recruits include:
- Natan, aged 8 from Crewe,
- Archie, 8, Stafford
- Henry, 10, Rugeley
- Isaac, 10, Lichfield
- Katherine, 10, Tamworth
- Archie, 7, Atherstone
- Joseph, 11, Polesworth
- Dhanwin, 7, Nuneaton
- Hazel, 10, Rugby
- Oliver, 9, Milton Keynes.
About London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway
For further information on this release, email press.office@wmtrains.co.uk
- London Northwestern Railway services operate between Liverpool and Birmingham, and on the West Coast Main Line to and from London Euston.
- West Midlands Railway services operate to destinations across the West Midlands via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Snow Hill.
For more information on these services visit westmidlandsrailway.co.uk or londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
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