Hot on the heels of winning two bronze medals at the Paris Paralympic Games, Bly Twomey has had the railway station in her home town of Brighton temporarily renamed in her honour.

For the next two weeks, visitors arriving at the city’s main station will be greeted by signs reading ‘Welcome to Blyton’ (above photo courtesy of Peter Alvey).

Southern Railway came up with the idea in honour of Bly – it will switch back to Brighton on October 8, the day after World Cerebal Palsy Day, which highlights the condition which Bly has.

“It is a privilege to see my name at my hometown station,” Bly told Brighton & Hove News. “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.”

Jenny Saunders, customer services director at Govia Thameslink Railway, 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.”