Captain Tom 100 train will make 100 stops for charity including in Hereford

A train named after Captain Sir Tom Moore will make 100 stops during a charity challenge, starting on what would've been the veteran's 101st birthday.

Great Western Railway is sending the Captain Tom Centennial on a 40-hour journey across the south-west, to support the Captain Tom 100.

The train set off from London Paddington at 06.37am today.

GWR Head of Communications, Dan Panes said:  "What makes calling at 100 stops in the 'Captain Tom Centennial' so unique is the geographical challenge. Normally our Class 800 trains wouldn't travel down to the South West but we wanted to do our bit to ensure Captain Tom's legacy lives on and reaches all parts of the GWR network."

"We were delighted to name a train in his honour last April following requests from both colleagues and customers. Now we're hoping people will enjoy following the progress of the 'Captain Tom Centennial' and donate in the name of Captain Tom".

Captain Tom sadly passed away on 2nd February this year. Today would have been his 101st birthday and to honour him and his achievements, the Captain Tom Foundation is urging everyone, of all ages and abilities, to take part in the Captain Tom 100.

Captain Sir Tom’s daughter and Co-Founder of The Captain Tom Foundation, Hannah Ingram-Moore, said: "My father would have simply loved the idea of the ‘Captain Tom Centennial’ train making an epic journey as part of this special event.

"He was very proud to leave behind the growing legacy of his Foundation and would have really enjoyed watching people across the country uniting to have fun and inspire hope with their Captain Tom 100 challenges. It’s going to be a very special few days".
Where can I see the train?

Intercity Express Train 800025, which bears the name Captain Sir Tom Moore, will make a mammoth 100 stops at stations across the GWR network in just over 40 hours, covering nearly 1,500 miles.

The 'Captain Tom Centennial' will start passenger service from London Paddington at 0637 on Friday 30th April, taking in routes including Hereford.

Friday 30th April:
0637 London Paddington - 1141 Penzance
1215 Penzance - 1729 London Paddington
1818 London Paddington - 2121 Swansea

Saturday 1st May:
0622 Swansea - 0912 London Paddington
0950 London Paddington - 1204 Hereford
1318 Hereford - 1624 London Paddington
1730 London Paddington - 1902 Bristol Temple Meads
2057 Bristol Temple Meads - 2234 London Paddington