In the UK, we like to laugh at ourselves… especially when we tried to name a research ship Boaty McBoatface…and failed (although a remote controlled sub was called Boaty McBoatface… so not a total loss).
However it seems in Sweden, MTR Express are to name a train… wait for it … Trainy McTrainFace.
MTR Express Trainy McTrainFace – Image, MTR Express
Trainy McTrainface took 49% of the vote, with other names suggested such as Poseidon, Håkan and Miriam being beaten in the ground.
Unlike the Natural Environment Research Council who backed out of calling their boat what the public voted for – MTR Express will name their one of their trains Trainy McTrainface.
MTR Express is an open-access intercity rail company, connecting Gothenburg and Stockholm, serving Herrljunga, Skövde and Södertälje.
It is owned by MTR Nordic, who in turn is owned by the MTR Corporation of Hong Kong.
Well – it seems someone in Sweden has a sense of humour… thankfully.
Well done to MTR Express for seeing this through – I look forward to the naming ceremony!
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