Hull's Paragon Station could be renamed "Hullture Station" in light of the city winning the UK City of Culture 2017 title. First Transpennine Express, which owns the station, said it hoped to put up new signs as soon as possible.
The company must first secure planning permission for changes to the Grade II listed building, which was named after the nearby street and opened in 1848.
Station manager David Hatfield said: "We are delighted for Hull to have gained recognition, steeped in history and with so many fantastic plans for future developments, the city truly does have so much to offer. We are happy to be able to provide a service that will allow people from far and wide to visit Hull and experience it for themselves."
Transpennine said it also wanted to publish the new name on timetables and station boards.Hull was named UK City of Culture 2017 on Wednesday after beating rival bids from Dundee, Swansea and Leicester. Some businesses were already seeing a boost today - a stall on a pop-up market outside the Prospect Centre was doing a roaring trade in Hull merchandise including "chip spice" T-shirts, 'Ull mugs and guides to our dialect.
Meanwhile, Hull City fans at the KC Stadium invented a new chant, singing to Crystal Palace fans: "You're only here for the culture!"
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