Train company helps deliver 3-year-old's Christmas wish

LNER transported a 5-foot teddy from York to Scotland!

Author: Seb CheerPublished 24th Dec 2020
Last updated 24th Dec 2020

A train company's stepped in to help a little girl in Scotland get her present from family in Leeds.

When coronavirus restrictions were tightened earlier this week, there were concerns 3-year-old Evelyn's Christmas wish - for a five-foot teddy - wouldn't come true!

The family got in touch with LNER on social media, desperate to get the bear from Yorkshire to Leuchars in time for Christmas.

The social media team pulled some strings, and the next day (Tuesday) the teddy left York station.

Four hours later, the train arrived in Leuchars, Scotland, and was met by Evelyn's parents!

Major Tim and Dr Emily Barker with the bear for their daughter Evelyn

Once Evelyn has opened the present on Christmas morning, it will be given a name!

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