Great Western Railway has named one of its new Intercity Express Trains after two leading female Great Westerners for International Women’s Day.

Both Megan Lloyd George and Edith New furthered the role of women in politics.

Megan, daughter of former Prime Minister David Lloyd George, was the first woman to be elected an MP from a Welsh constituency when she won the seat of Anglesey on May 30, 1929. She also served as MP for Carmarthen, a seat she held until her death in 1966. With over 37 years public service, her dedication saw her become the longest-serving woman MP of the 20th Century.

Edith New, born in Swindon, was a leading member of Emmeline Pankhurst’s Women’s Social and Political Union movement.

GWR HR Director Ruth Busby said: 'I am really pleased GWR is marking International Women’s Day with the naming of this train after two people from our region who did so much to further the role of women in our society.’