Great Western Railway is celebrating our magnificent Lionesses all over again – by updating its train tribute to toast last night’s Euro 2025 triumph.
Football came home (again) with England’s thrilling penalty shootout win over Spain – so GWR has amended the graphic that it added to Intercity Express Train 800316 following the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 victory.
GWR Sales and Marketing Director, Amanda Burns, was gripped by last night’s nerve-jangling shootout success at St Jakob Park in Basel, Switzerland, as the Lionesses became the first English team to win a major tournament on foreign soil.
Amanda said:
“It’s wonderful to be able to celebrate more success for the Lionesses on one of our Intercity Express Trains. The Lionesses go from strength and strength and have filled the nation with joy.
“We at GWR have a long and proud history of celebrating Great Westerners – past and present heroes from across our network – and the Lionesses are truly worthy of further recognition after retaining their Euro crown.”
They did it! GWR colleagues Joyla Merly Da Cunha, Sylwia Garabedian, Maria Raluca-Popa and Catia Hunter celebrate last night’s victory
Sarina Wiegman’s team produced a dogged display to overcome Spain on penalties after the teams had been locked at 1-1 after extra-time.
Mariona Caldentey headed world champions Spain in front on 29 minutes, only for Alessia Russo to head England’s equaliser just before the hour mark.
Lionesses keeper Hannah Hampton saved two spot-kicks in the shootout and it was left to super sub Chloe Kelly to smash home the winning penalty to spark scenes of pure joy among players, staff and supporters.
Football-fanatic GWR colleagues waved off 800316 from London Paddington on the 0729 service to Bristol Temple Meads, where it was greeted by representatives from Bristol City Women and Bristol Rovers Women.
Image credit: GWR
