Pupils of Rose Hill Primary School in Suffolk took a trip to learn about the benefits of train travel.

On the 6th July, ten teachers and thirty pupils from the Suffolk school travelled on a Greater Anglia Train from Derby Road, Ipswich, to Felixstowe.

They travelled to the coast courtesy of East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership.

The group of 4 and 5 year olds were given an activity book and goodie bags to aid their learning of train travel and the green spaces in Suffolk.

Aaron Taffera, Chair of the East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership, said, “We were delighted to facilitate this trip for Rose Hill Primary School to promote the benefits of travelling by train and the easy links to the Suffolk Coast. We hope that the trip will encourage families to get out and about by train more during the summer holidays and beyond.”

Adam Wilson, Vice Principal, said, “The free tickets provided many pupils from Rose Hill Primary School with the opportunity to travel on a train for the first time. This enabled pupils to visit Felixstowe and explore the local area. The special announcement on the tannoy on the train welcoming them on board was a particular highlight for pupils and staff as was having their individual tickets checked. I am grateful to Greater Anglia and the East Suffolk Partnership for providing an educational and enjoyable day out.”