TRAINS NAMED IN HONOUR OF WREXHAM'S CELEBRITY OWNERS

Two new trains have been named after the home cities of Wrexham FC's owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

They have been named Vancouver Red Dragon in honour of Hollywood star Reynolds and The Philadelphia Robin for McElhenney, star and co-creator of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Transport for Wales said it wanted to acknowledge the "positive" work the pair have had in the area.

Wrexham's final game of the season against Stockport County on Saturday has been dubbed a "celebration" as both teams have already secured automatic promotion to League One.

Earlier this month the duo donated £15,000 to John Bell's charity Walking 4 Hope, which he set up after the death of his son Jake at the age of 15.

They gave £10,000 to a disabled four-year-old Wrexham fan in February and also stepped in with a £3,500 pledge after a sportswear store in the city was burgled.

Among other donations, they give £5,000 to a charity football match to raise money for the children's ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

First Minister Vaughan Gething said: "Rob and Ryan have put an incredible amount into the community and it's fantastic that their contribution is being recognised with the new trains."

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