Train naming ceremony underway
A ceremony is taking place for a new East Coast train which is being named after the famous Blaydon Races.
Our reporter Richard Salkeld is at Newcastle Central Station.
Alan Shearer meets fans at Newcastle station before @eastcoastuk name a train 'Blaydon Races' http://t.co/HCuZlhOU
From @richardsalkeld on Twitter:Train arrived http://t.co/t35FNwiN
From @richardsalkeld on Twitter:TV crews assemble for @eastcoastuk and Alan Shearer officially naming train 91115 'Blaydon Races' http://t.co/u9Ecd6B9
From @richardsalkeld on Twitter:
150 years of the Blaydon Races
The song which has become a Geordie anthem was given a blessing at St Nicholas Cathedral to mark its anniversary.
Train named after Blaydon Races
This week sees the 150th anniversary of the famous Blaydon Races - celebrations began with an East Coast train named after the song.