Merseytravel, which co-ordinates passenger transport in Peel’s home region, says it’s a tribute to “a true broadcasting legend.”

Sheila Ravenscroft, Peel’s widow, will attend the naming ceremony at Liverpool South Parkway Interchange Oct. 23, two days before the fourth anniversary of his death. The train will then make the short trip to central Liverpool.

Copies of “The Olivetti Chronicles” a new collection of Peel’s writings edited by his wife, will be given out to passengers during the journey.

At the time of his death, Peel was BBC Radio 1’s longest-serving DJ, having championed new music for nearly 40 years on his Sunday afternoon and late-night slots.