Train Named After Sir Bobby - Ipswich Town News
East Coast railways has named a Class 91 high-speed train Sir Bobby Robson in memory of the former Town and England manager. The Sir Bobby Robson Class 91 electric locomotive (number 91109) features specially-commissioned, cast-iron nameplates.
Sir Bobby’s widow, Lady Elsie Robson and former England and Newcastle United captain, Alan Shearer OBE, patron of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, performed the naming, along with Elaine Holt, chair of East Coast at Newcastle Central Station.
Lady Elsie said: "I think my husband would be surprised and thrilled to have this train named after him.
"He travelled frequently by train so I feel this is very appropriate and my family and I appreciate the gesture.
"We’re also very grateful for the fund-raising efforts East Coast are undertaking in aid of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and we will ensure the money is put to the very best use fighting cancer.”
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