Poppy train to run on high speed line in November

The train's livery has been painted to mark Remembrance Day

A train decorated with poppy-themed livery has been unveiled to mark Remembrance Day.

The Class 395 has been painted with images of poppies and silhouettes of the armed forces.

It will travel between London St Pancras International and the Kent coast on the high speed line in the run up to Remembrance Day.

The rail operator Southeastern is also supporting the Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal, with collectors at 70 mainline and underground stations across the capital.

Southeastern is supporting the Royal British Legion's annual poppy appeal with collectors at stations

Alex South, Southeastern's head of human resources, said: "At Southeastern we are proud to celebrate the legacy of the Armed Forces past and present.

"We continue our longstanding support of the Armed Forces community including Regulars, Reservists, Cadet Forces, Veterans and their families."