Four trains are being named after legends from Liverpool’s sport and music scenes after being chosen by ECHO readers.
Blues’ star Dixie Dean and former Liverpool Football Club manager Bob Paisley will now both be immortalised on Merseyrail units.
The Beatles will also be recognised.
The first train officially named following the competition organised by the ECHO and Merseytravel pays tribute to three times Grand National winner Red Rum.
The nameplate is expected to be unveiled in a ceremony at Southport station on July 14.
“Rummy” used to train on the sands at nearby Ainsdale beach.
Merseytravel chairman Mark Dowd said: “These four trains have been named by the people of Merseyside and that’s what Capital of Culture is all about – getting people involved and leaving a lasting legacy of a special year.
“All four trains have been named after true icons of this great region and as a lifelong Blue I'm obviously delighted Dixie Dean has made the final four.
“I'd like to thank everyone who took time to make their choice. They should be able to spot these trains across the network very soon.”
Rail Service chairman Chris Blakeley said: “These trains will forever be linked to these great icons. They are your trains, named after people – or horses – you’ve chosen.
“It's nice to see both football clubs represented too. Dixie Dean and Bob Paisley are two famous sporting personalities who have forever left their mark on this region.
“As for the Beatles, well their mark is indelible.
“The first train being launched will be Red Rum, a local horse, but famous across the world.”
Thousands of votes were cast in the online competition organised as part of Capital of Culture year.
Readers were asked to choose from a list of 20 leading men and women from the region in the fields of sport, music, politics, acting, comedy, business, health, invention, religion and war heroes.
Among those on the list were Harold Wilson, war heroes Noel Chavasse and Captain Johnnie Walker, Sir Simon Rattle, John Peel, Frank Hornby and Arthur Askey.
Blues’ star Dixie Dean and former Liverpool Football Club manager Bob Paisley will now both be immortalised on Merseyrail units.
The Beatles will also be recognised.
The first train officially named following the competition organised by the ECHO and Merseytravel pays tribute to three times Grand National winner Red Rum.
The nameplate is expected to be unveiled in a ceremony at Southport station on July 14.
“Rummy” used to train on the sands at nearby Ainsdale beach.
Merseytravel chairman Mark Dowd said: “These four trains have been named by the people of Merseyside and that’s what Capital of Culture is all about – getting people involved and leaving a lasting legacy of a special year.
“All four trains have been named after true icons of this great region and as a lifelong Blue I'm obviously delighted Dixie Dean has made the final four.
“I'd like to thank everyone who took time to make their choice. They should be able to spot these trains across the network very soon.”
Rail Service chairman Chris Blakeley said: “These trains will forever be linked to these great icons. They are your trains, named after people – or horses – you’ve chosen.
“It's nice to see both football clubs represented too. Dixie Dean and Bob Paisley are two famous sporting personalities who have forever left their mark on this region.
“As for the Beatles, well their mark is indelible.
“The first train being launched will be Red Rum, a local horse, but famous across the world.”
Thousands of votes were cast in the online competition organised as part of Capital of Culture year.
Readers were asked to choose from a list of 20 leading men and women from the region in the fields of sport, music, politics, acting, comedy, business, health, invention, religion and war heroes.
Among those on the list were Harold Wilson, war heroes Noel Chavasse and Captain Johnnie Walker, Sir Simon Rattle, John Peel, Frank Hornby and Arthur Askey.
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