Greater Anglia has launched a "Lest We Forget" poppy train livery dedicated to fallen veterans.

The special livery adorns a regional train and will be seen by communities across East Anglia throughout the year.

This unveiling coincides with the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

The design features the words "Lest We Forget" surrounded by poppies on both sides of the four-carriage train.

Representatives from the Royal British Legion and Greater Anglia's Managing Director, Martin Beable Representatives from the Royal British Legion and Greater Anglia's Managing Director, Martin Beable (Image: Greater Anglia) Mr Beable said: “This special livery is dedicated to veterans and recognises their service and sacrifice, along with all those who give so much in service of their country.

“The train will pass through communities across East Anglia to honour those who have fallen in armed conflicts, and we are proud to unveil this livery alongside local veterans and representatives from the Royal British Legion."

The inspiration for the poppy train livery came from Greater Anglia driver Stephen Drake, who was actively involved in his local Royal British Legion branch for a decade.

Lest we forget Poppy Train livery launch at Norwich station Lest we forget Poppy Train livery launch at Norwich station (Image: Greater Anglia) Mr Drake said: “The livery is beautiful and is a sincere tribute to everyone who has lost their lives in armed conflicts around the world.

“I had family members in both the RAF and Army, and I am truly proud that my idea has now resulted in this special livery that will be seen by people right across our network.”

The poppy trains are being launched during the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

Lest we forget Poppy Train livery Lest we forget Poppy Train livery (Image: Greater Anglia) Poppy collectors will be collecting donations for the appeal at major Greater Anglia stations including Norwich, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford, and Colchester.

Other station collections will be announced in due course.

Greater Anglia has also confirmed that it will offer military personnel and veterans free travel to key Remembrance events during the nation’s annual commemorations.

Details of the free travel are available via the Rail Delivery Group website.