Orient express glides into town
IT was all aboard in Ipswich today when one of the world's most famous trains was paid a visit to the town today as it carried guests on a special day out to one of England's finest cities.
IT was all aboard in Ipswich today when one of the world's most famous trains was paid a visit to the town today as it carried guests on a special day out to one of England's finest cities.
The Orient Express left Suffolk for a special day out in York carrying the 120 VIP passengers who boarded in Ipswich in real style.
The train is used for special excursions across the county - bringing a touch of elegance and panache to normally mundane train trips.
Heather Burrows, of Queenscliffe Road, Ipswich, boarded with her husband Bill and two friends Diana and Alec Mayhew.
You may also want to watch:
She said: “We have a to-do list and a trip on the Orient Express has been on it for several years.”
Keith Stoodley, of Belstead Road, Ipswich, was travelling with his wife Maureen.
Most Read
- 1 Ambulance service apologises after woman left lying on Cornhill for 2 hours
- 2 How Ipswich are you? Take our quiz to find out
- 3 Brunch trip leaves friend group 'anxious' after spiking fears
- 4 Crime map shows locations of weapons offences in Ipswich
- 5 Business units set to be converted into new seafront flats
- 6 Trial set for man who robbed mum of her handbag
- 7 Holly holding onto new hope in eating disorder recovery process
- 8 'Kind and gentle' retired Ipswich Hospital orthopaedic consultant dies
- 9 Documentary on former world’s fattest man Paul Mason set to air
- 10 Andy's Angles: Six observations after Ipswich Town's 2-1 win over Fleetwood
“We are looking forward to sitting back and enjoying good food and the journey,” Mr Stoodley said.
