Paddington In Peru Express launched by stars ahead of film’s release
The specially wrapped train made its inaugural journey to Newbury, the birthplace of Michael Bond, the writer of the popular children’s series.
The stars from the upcoming Paddington In Peru unveiled a specially wrapped Great Western Railway Intercity Express train ahead of the film’s release.
Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Madeleine Harris and Samuel Joslin climbed on board the Paddington In Peru Express for its inaugural journey to Newbury, the birthplace of Michael Bond, the series writer.
The specially wrapped train will be seen travelling around the Great Western Railway (GWR) network, which runs between south west England and Wales.
“It has been a really exciting opportunity to work with the team at Studio Canal, not only helping with the promotion of the much-anticipated film release, but also using the opportunity to showcase GWR and the world-class destinations we have on our network.
“We might not travel as far as Peru, but you might just find the Paddington In Peru Express travelling to the likes of Penzance, Plymouth and Pershore.”
Network Rail station manager for London Paddington, Haji Mustaq, said: “Our station at London Paddington is famous the world over because of its association with the cheeky bear.
“We’re pleased to have been able to work with our colleagues at GWR to name a train in honour of Paddington Bear and hope that it brings smiles to people across the network who may get the chance to travel in style onboard the Paddington In Peru Express.”
The third Paddington film follows the bear as he journeys to Peru, returning to visit Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears.
The film will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on November 8.
