I AM no great train fan but news that the Bullet train from Japan has arrived in York came as a welcome surprise (June 21).

Having recently moved to York after several years 'down South' I am amazed and delighted at the wide range of cultural events taking place. York is truly fortunate to possess a dynamism and creativity that many others places lack. Our thanks must go to all those with the vision and determination to make these things happen.

They enrich all our lives. Long may it continue.

Paul McCabe,

Dove Street, York.

Updated: 10:09 Saturday, June 30, 2001