Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly who grew up in Hanwell has spoken about the story behind the Lioness line on a new Mind the Gap podcast from TfL.
Chloe was joined by fellow England player Leah Williamson discussing the renamed London Overground line which runs from Watford Junction to Euston via Wembley Central.
Chloe was a key part of the England football team who made history with the Hanwell native scoring the winner in the 2-1 final against Germany in 2022.
Mind the Gap presenter Tim Dunn spoke with Chloe and Leah about the legacy of that day and the importance of the Lioness line.
Chloe said on the podcast: “The Lioness line shows that we are here to stay, we’re not going anywhere. It’s incredible to see how far the women’s game has come, and now young girls are going to be jumping on that train going to watch games at Wembley Stadium.”
She added: “It really is a proud moment for us and hopefully we’ll get to jump on the Lioness line and go watch a few games ourselves.”
Seb Dance, The Deputy Mayor for Transport commented: “The Lionesses’ victory in the Euros in 2022 showed the nation that we could dare to dream. Not only did Sarina Wiegman’s team take home the first trophy for England since 1966, they also inspired the next generation of female footballers, sparking a step change in attitudes towards women’s football all around the country.
“The Lioness line will commemorate their victory and its impact in a lasting way, while making it easier to navigate the Overground. I hope listeners enjoy this podcast featuring Chloe Kelly and Leah Williamson, as well as TfL’s very own Surekha Griffiths, which gives us some insight into the journey of women’s football and explains why the Watford-Euston line got its name.”
To listen to the podcast, click here.
