Emma Kok and Eline Willaert unveil Limburg for Limburg train page to the Youth Fund

Emma Kok and Eline Willaert unveil Limburg for Limburg train | June 3, 2024

Emma Kok and Eline Willaert unveil Limburg for Limburg train

Arriva, in collaboration with the Limburg Youth Fund for Sport & Culture and the Limburg Learning Fund Foundation, proudly unveiled the 15th train, named "Limburg for Limburg." The unveiling took place at Valkenburg Station. The train is an important joint project between Arriva and the province of Limburg. This special train also symbolizes the power of collaboration. Singer and ambassador of the Limburg Youth Fund for Sport & Culture Emma Kok and spoken-word artist Eline Willaert unveiled the train in Valkenburg.

Limburg for Limburg Initiative

The Limburg for Limburg initiative, launched in 2018 by the Province of Limburg and Arriva Limburg, aims to give more children the opportunity to participate in sports, take music lessons, and visit museums. Not all children have access to these activities. With Limburg for Limburg, Arriva Limburg and the Province of Limburg support these children and their families. This allows primary school classes in Limburg to travel to various cultural institutions in Limburg free of charge by public transport, or by coach for €25% of the cost.

Limburg Youth Fund for Sports & Culture and Limburg Learning Fund Foundation

Within this project, Arriva is working closely with the Limburg Youth Sports & Culture Fund and the Limburg Learning Fund Foundation. Both foundations work daily to help children who need extra support. They cover the costs of supplies and activities, such as soccer, swimming, dance, and music lessons, for children and families who cannot afford these themselves.

The unveiling

Singer and ambassador for the Youth Fund for Sports & Culture Emma Kok and spoken-word artist Eline Willaert unveiled the train in Valkenburg. Kok stated that she believes this train not only symbolizes their commitment to local initiatives, but also highlights the importance of equal opportunities for all children. Limburg native Eline Willaert wrote a poem especially for this train, which can be seen on the train's restroom door.