Train station renamed in honour of Brighton Paralympics star
From today until next month you'll be able to call at 'Blyton' instead
One of Britain's youngest ever Paralympians is being celebrated for her success at the Paris games by having Brighton train station named after her.
From today, it'll become 'Blyton' in recognition of 14-year-old Bly Twomey, who grabbed two bronzes in table tennis this summer.
Passengers will be greeted by the new sign between now and October 7th, the day after World Cerebral Palsy Day,
Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) has said its tribute not only commemorates Bly's sporting success, but also showcases the pride of Twomey's local Brighton community.
Jenny Saunders, Customer Services Director at GTR, which operates Southern, said:
"At Southern, we understand the power of sport can have in uniting local communities. That's why we wanted to mark Bly's incredible achievements by renaming Brighton station to Blyton, honouring a local hero who has inspired so many in the city.
"Congratulations to Bly on her medals, and here's to the continued sporting success of Brighton!"
Bly Twomey herself, added:
"It is a privilege to see my name at my hometown station! I hope it inspires others to believe that anything is possible, no matter who you are.
"Sport, particularly table tennis, is great for getting people together and making them feel that they belong to a community. I’m very proud to be part of that journey."
Bly is not the only Brighton sportsperson to have tasted success this summer, with fellow Brighton Table Tennis Club Will Bayley winning a silver at the Paralympics and sprinters Amber Anning and Toby Harries both claiming Olympic medals.