The late John Peel is to have a train named after him as a tribute to the former DJ's memory. The naming ceremony in Liverpool on Thursday will feature a performance of Does This Train Stop on Merseyside?, by Ian Prowse from local band Amsterdam. The DJ's widow, Sheila Ravenscroft, who will be on the John Peel's maiden trip, said it was one of his favourite songs. Presumably the train will not have any of those "quiet" carriages when any sort of digital activity is frowned upon. Indeed, listening to an iPod turned up rather too loud will surely be de rigueur on the John Peel express. An old-school Walkman even better.
