COUNTRY singer, songwriter and occasional TV star Shania Twain can add another accolade to her list of achievements as Great Western Railway reveals a train heading to Glastonbury Festival has been named after the star.

With help from broadcaster Nick Grimshaw, Great Western Railway unveiled the aptly-named ‘Shania Train’ decal - complete with a pink cowboy hat and leopard print train fit for the country pop star’s aesthetic - on the side of the Intercity Express Train 802109 at London Paddington.

The tribute came following a conversation between Nick ‘Grimmy’ Grimshaw and Shania Twain on the BBC Sounds podcast Sidetracked with Annie and Nick, where it was revealed that a ‘Shainia Train’ already exists in Switzerland. Grimmy suggested a UK equivalent ahead of the legendary musician’s Sunday afternoon appearance at this year’s Glastonbury festival, which GWR soon picked up on on social media.

BBC Sounds posted about the 'Shania Train' on X (formerly Twitter), where GWR picked up on the conversation and made the idea a reality. ( )

Former Radio 1 star and current BBC podcast host, Grimmy, said: “It is actually on. The Shania Train is going to exist in the UK. I cannot believe that my brain has created an actual train. You could be going to Glastonbury riding the Shania Train. So giddy up, let’s go girls.”

GWR sales and marketing director Amanda Burns said: “As soon as we heard about ‘Shania Train’ it impressed us very much!

“It has been brilliant to work with the team at Sidetracked and help bring this gem of an idea to reality.”

For information on trains to Glastonbury Festival, visit the GWR website.