24/2/23 - Southeastern names train Spirit of Ukraine
As the world marks a year since Ukraine was attacked, Southeastern, the train operator serving Kent, East Sussex and South east London has today named a train Spirit of Ukraine in a ceremony at London’s Cannon Street Station. Spirit of Ukraine marks the friendships and connections formed between Ukrainians who’ve settled in the communities Southeastern serves, and the people who’ve welcomed them. Spirit of Ukraine also captures the enormous efforts Ukrainian Railways have put into keeping their country moving during the most difficult of times by evacuating people from danger and keeping the country on the move against almost impossible circumstances.
In the communities Southeastern serves, over 4,000 people from Ukraine have been welcomed into people’s homes, including those of some of the company’s staff, since February 2022.
The Class 707(001) City Beam train, recently introduced on routes in south-east London, was named Spirit of Ukraine after a minute’s silence at an event at London’s Cannon Street station, which included performances from Canterbury’s Ukrainian Choir.
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Southeastern names train ‘Spirit of Ukraine’ , London, 24th February 2023
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As the world marks a year since Ukraine was attacked, Southeastern, the train operator serving Kent, East Sussex and South east London has today named a train Spirit of Ukraine in a ceremony at London’s Cannon Street Station. Spirit of Ukraine marks the friendships and connections formed between Ukrainians who’ve settled in the communities Southeastern serves, and the people who’ve welcomed them. Spirit of Ukraine also captures the enormous efforts Ukrainian Railways have put into keeping their country moving during the most difficult of times by evacuating people from danger and keeping the country on the move against almost impossible circumstances.
The Class 707(001) City Beam train, recently introduced on routes in south-east London, was named Spirit of Ukraine after a minute’s silence at an event at London’s Cannon Street station, which included performances from Canterbury’s Ukrainian Choir.
