A fully-functioning life-size version of Thomas the Tank Engine (and friends) will be open to the public in Japan from this weekend. Travellers will be able to take a ride between Shinkanaya and Senzu stations between this Sunday and October 12.
First published in 1945, the children’s books following the adventures of the small steam locomotive have been adapted into a TV series popular the world over.
Tom founded Hong Kong Free Press in 2015 and is the editor-in-chief. In addition to editing, he is responsible for managing the newsroom and company - including fundraising, recruitment and overseeing HKFP's web presence and ethical guidelines.
He has a BA in Communications and New Media from Leeds University and an MA in Journalism from the University of Hong Kong. He previously led an NGO advocating for domestic worker rights, and has contributed to the BBC, Deutsche Welle, Al-Jazeera and others.
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