Flying Scotsman rebranded Flying Scotswoman for International Women's Day

The famous Flying Scotsman has been rebranded the Flying Scotswoman to mark International Women's Day.

The train operated by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will be entirely run by female staff on Friday in a bid to encourage more women to consider a career in the rail industry.

The LNER train from Edinburgh to London King's Cross will have all six of its onboard roles filled by women, including driver, train manager and chef.

The Flying Scotsman service will be rebranded Flying Scotswoman for the whole month of March.

The train from Edinburgh to London King's Cross will have all six of its onboard roles filled by women, including driver, train manager and chef. Credit: PA

A poll of 890 women commissioned by LNER indicated that 85% of women have never considered a career in rail.

The firm's people director Karen Lewis said the rail industry needs to workharder to promote itself to women.

Female staff at LNER took to social media to mark the occasion:

Loraine Martins, director of diversity and inclusion at Network Rail said:

A poll of 890 women commissioned by LNER indicated that 85% of women have never considered a career in rail. Credit: PA