Wildlife-themed murals, recycled-metal artwork and a pollinator garden have been unveiled at Stafford railway station.
The projects bring together Avanti West Coast staff, local artists and North Staffordshire Community Rail Partnership, building on Stafford's Bee Friendly Town status.
Artist Tom Edwards worked with young people to develop designs inspired by bees, butterflies, moths and other insects. The finished murals are displayed on platforms and along the customer overbridge.
Flowers made from recycled cans
A separate three-dimensional installation surrounds the word “Stafford” on the overbridge. ProteanArt worked with community groups to turn collected drinks cans into flowers, leaves and pollinating insects.
The installation grew from an idea by station customer service team leader Fiona Main to create a different kind of welcome for passengers arriving in the town.
Avanti West Coast supported the work through its Community Rail Project fund. The operator says the station is now included in the area's Bee Friendly Trail linked with nearby Victoria Park.
Scouts take on the garden
Railway volunteers from Network Rail and Alstom also helped turn reused pallets into planters for a garden designed to attract pollinators.
A local Scout group led by station customer service assistant Justin Williams has adopted the garden. The group's activities include caring for the planters, researching suitable plants and creating bug hotels.
People wishing to donate unwanted garden items, including large pots, stones or seeds, can speak to the Avanti West Coast team at Stafford station about whether they can be reused.
The projects were announced on 16 September. Read Avanti West Coast’s original announcement for further details.