People named Jude can ride Stourbridge Shuttle for free until World Cup final
It's to celebrate Jude Bellingham's heroics throughout the tournament so far
West Midlands Railway is celebrating England’s quarter-final triumph against Norway by offering free train travel on its iconic Stourbridge Shuttle all week to any passenger named Jude.
The offer honours Jude Bellingham, England’s 23-year-old star midfielder who grew up in Stourbridge and began his football career playing for Stourbridge Juniors.
Anyone with the first name 'Jude' with valid ID can score the free fare on the line which connects Stourbridge Junction and Stourbridge Town stations.
The offer kicks off today (Monday 13 July) and runs until Sunday 19 July - the day of the World Cup final.
Jonny Wiseman, West Midlands Railway's customer experience director, said: “Along with the rest of the country we’re backing England all the way. Jude’s performances have been outstanding and we’re delighted to celebrate his hometown of Stourbridge with this limited-time offer.
“We look forward to inviting Judes from across the region for a free ride on the Stourbridge Shuttle as the tournament reaches its final stages.
"We’re sure all our customers – Judes and non-Judes alike - will join us in cheering on the Three Lions in the semi-final on Wednesday and hopefully the final too.”