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Fact #77099

When:

03102009

Short story:

A train is named Gracie Fields in honour of the world-famed singer and actress from Rochdale, Lancashire, England, UK, Europe. The new nameplate on the Northern Rail Class 156 train is is unveiled at Manchester Victoria Station by Gracie Fields' nephew, Douggie Wakefield, in the presence of the mayors of Rochdale and Manchester.