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SWT mark 10th anniversary of Naomi House

South West Trains marked the 10th anniversary of Winchester-based Naomi House childrens hospice on 24 May, when the pioneer member of the Class 444 Desiro fleet No. 444001 was named 'Naomi House' in a ceremony hosted by the SWT Managing Stewart Palme and Director Chairman of Naomi House's Trustees, Professor Khalid Aziz.

A group of disabled children performed the unveiling, prior to the set working the 11.35 departure to Weymouth. A special reception was held for the arrival of the train at Winchester.



444001 'Naomi Houe' at Waterloo. CJM

 

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