Train operator London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has launching a specially-branded train for the occasion of this weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest.

LNR describes itself as “getting into the party spirit” as it gives one of its distinctive Class 350 trains a new look to celebrate Eurovision after being wrapped in the distinctive yellow and blue official branding.

LNR runs services from Eurovision host city Liverpool to London via the West Midlands, and designated today’s 12.34pm departure from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street a “Eurovision Special”. Dozens of Eurovision “Super-Fans” joined the special trip, which featured face painting and musical entertainment, and culminated in a party on the platform with fellow Eurovision fans in Liverpool.

Liverpool Lime Street station hosted a Big Eurovision Welcome last Sunday, and local operator Merseyrail has even launched its own Eurovision song!

Transpennine Express has warned of disruption to its services due to strike action by ASLEF on Friday (12 May) and by RMT on Saturday (13 May).

The operator is inviting anyone who see the branded train in service to take a photograph and tag LNR’s social media accounts with #EurovisionTrain to be in with a chance of winning a prize.

Jonny Wiseman, LNR customer experience director, said: “The Eurovision Song Contest is a major international event which is bringing a huge economic boost to Liverpool and the wider UK.

“I am delighted we have been able to celebrate the UK hosting Eurovision for the first time in a quarter of a century by wrapping one of our Class 350 trains in the distinctive official branding. Any passenger who snaps a photo of the train out and about on the network can win some great prizes, so I encourage everyone to get involved.”