Limited free spuds are up for grabs - more details coming soon!
Because every new arrival deserves a warm welcome...
You voted, we listened. Rugeley is the winning location for our second LNR x Spudman pop-up, and TikTok legend Ben Newman will be handing out free jacket potatoes made by the Spud army themselves - all to celebrate our new Class 730 trains on the Trent Valley Line.
Set to take place on Saturday 25th July 2026 at Rugeley Market Square from 10am - 3pm, we're also giving away FREE jacket potatoes made by the Spud army themselves!
Fancy a free spud?
Fill in your details below and we'll put your name in the pot. If you're a winner, keep hold of your email to show our staff when you arrive.👇
Competition Terms & Conditions
Receive a FREE Jacket Potato from Spudman.
- Promoter
This competition is organised and administered by London Northwestern Railway, operated by WM Trains, registered office: 134 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2ES (“the Promoter”).
- Eligibility
- Open to UK residents aged 16 or over.
- Employees of the Promoter (London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railways), its agents, affiliates, or anyone professionally connected with this promotion (including Spudman and partners) are not eligible.
- One entry per person. Duplicate or automated entries will be disqualified.
- How to Enter
- Complete the entry form in full.
- One entry form completion per person
- No purchase necessary.
- Invalid, incomplete, or late entries will not be accepted.
- Offer Period
- Opens 01 July 2026 and closes 12:00 on 24 July 2026 (“Closing Date”).
- Entries received after the Closing Date will not be eligible.
- Giveaway
- One (1) jacket potato given per valid coupon code.
- 50 free jacket potato codes will be given away.
- Entrants must apply for a coupon code ahead of the event and present this unique coupon code at their selected event to redeem.
- Coupons must be redeemed by 12:30 at the location.
- The giveaway is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and no cash alternative is offered.
- The Promoter may substitute a prize of equal or greater value if necessary.
- Giveaway Selection & Notification
- The first 50 requests per location will be supplied a coupon code.
- Coupon codes are only valid at the event location.
- Coupon codes will be delivered via email.
- Publicity
- The winners may be asked to participate in reasonable publicity. The Promoter may use winner’s name and town/city in post-promotion publicity, unless the winner opts out when contacted.
- Data Protection
- Personal data will be processed per the Promoter’s Privacy Policy: https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/privacy-notice
- By entering, participants agree to the use of their data to administer the giveaway and, where opted in, to receive marketing communications. You can unsubscribe at any time without affecting your entry.
- General
- The Promoter’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
- The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or amend the promotion where necessary.
- The Promoter is not responsible for entries lost, delayed, or corrupted due to network, system, or third-party failures.
- Accommodation, and other expenses are not included.
- Governed by English law; courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction.
- Contact
Queries: [email protected] (subject: “Spudman Free Jacket Potato Giveaway July 2026”).
Getting there by train
The pop-up event will be held at Rugeley Market Square from 10am - 3pm. Rugeley Market Square is approximately a 17 minute walk from Rugeley Trent Valley.
The best way to see our new trains? Ride one. Rugeley Trent Valley is now served by our Class 730s, running the length of the Trent Valley Line between London, Tamworth, Lichfield Trent Valley and Crewe.
Travelling from London Euston? The journey takes around 1 hour 35 minutes, with trains running every hour. Our Advance singles start from just £9 (£4.50 for children aged 5-15, kids under 5 travel free!).
Rugeley Trent Valley
Served by the Trent Valley Line - Class 730 trains - Direct from London Euston, Tamworth, Lichfield and Crewe
What to expect on the day
Spudman and his Spud Army are rolling into Rugeley on 25 July 2026 and they're not coming empty-handed. Here's what's in store:
More about our new arrivals 💚
Swipe through some of the top features on our new trains below or if you want ALL the facts, head to our New Trains page!
Yes, the event is free to attend, no booking needed. Travel is not included.
Use our journey planner to find trains to Rugeley Trent Valley. Direct services run from London Euston, Crewe, Tamworth, and Lichfield City.
The event runs from 10am to 3pm. We expect a large crowd and spuds will be served on a first come, first served basis and may close the line before 3pm based on capacity. We recommend arriving at 10am to avoid disappointment.
The pop-up event will be held at Rugeley Market Square from 10am - 3pm.
IMPORTANT: The pop-up events will not be taking place at Rugeley Valley Train Station