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In this section, you can find out more about the activities that have been undertaken by adopters and community partners at our unstaffed stations on the Arriva Trains Wales network.


CRICCIETH'S BLOOMING MARVELLOUS

In 1997 Carol Brown, owner of the Lion Hotel, was talking to a friend about the possibility of starting a project linking Criccieth to the sea in a flowery way. 

Criccieth CanoesHe offered to give Carol his sea faring boat - an offer that was gratefully accepted.  The boat was placed on the Maes (village green) and, after making it safe for children it was filled with pots of flowers.

Thus began the theme of the sea that continues to this day.  Criccieth is known as “The Pearl of the Cambrian Coast” so this would seem appropriate.

Criccieth's adoption committee of 12 is chaired by Marian Hughes.  Carol Brown is Treasurer and Margaret Rees is Secretary.  The community helps with planting, litter picking, watering, dead-heading, weeding, helping at events, translating, photography and art work. 

Many look after the boats or tubs near their homes and others open their gardens and homes for functions to raise funds.  Interest and support has undoubtedly increased.  Businesses realise the benefits and continued to improve their floral displays and take part in our local Best Business Display competitions.

Criccieth Town Council has always helped us and we are now receiving more recognition and support from Gwynedd County Council.

Criccieth Platform ArtIn 1998 we first entered Wales in Bloom and won 3rd place. 

We felt we could do better and 1999 we won first place and continued to attain this level for the next 6 years.  We were first invited to enter Britain in Bloom in 2002 and have since won silver or silver gilt every year.

One of our projects was to make the station a more welcoming entry to the town and with the help of Arriva Trains Wales, Network Rail and some very talented artists we surpassed our expectations.  The Station was adopted on 30 April 2004 and at first we simply planted up a number of tubs and canoes. 

Criccieth PlatformNorah Cross then found a number of artists who painted the blocked up windows with illustrations of the station and town from the Victorian era to the present day. 

These have proved an inspiration to other stations such as Barmouth on the Arriva network.

Visit the Criccieth in Bloom web-site at www.criccieth-in-bloom.ik.com


 

GRANGETOWN SPRINGS INTO LIFE

Spring has finally sprung at Grangetown station with a colourful display of daffodils that is providing a welcoming blanket of colour to passengers.

Grangetown August 2006Only 6 months ago, the four large concrete flower beds were a mass of weeds and overgrown shrubs that were seeking some tender loving care.

With the support of the Cardiff based property maintenance team, volunteer staff from Arriva Trains Wales’s HQ, our adopter Joy Webber and friends, the beds were cleared of vegetation and the soil improved with compost. 

Grangetown daffodils The beds were also re-rendered and received a coat of red paint. 

During the autumn of 2006, daffodils bulbs were planted and the station is now benefiting from the hard work of everyone who helped out. 

Recently, the hand rails along the stairway to the platform have been painted with the assistance of Warren Tucker, our adopter at Llanishen. 

Grangetown RailingsThe painting has improved the appearance of the station entrance and improved safety for visibly impaired passengers.

Further plans this year include the planting of ground covering plants that will ensure the beds continue to appear in the best possible condition throughout the summer months.


 

DOLWYDDELAN STATION GARDEN

Dolwyddelan railway station lies in the picturesque Conwy Valley on a line where tourism plays an important role, so the first impression gained by visitors into the appearance of stations is very important. 

Dolwyddelan 1990The station is popular for local passengers and tourists and in particular with ramblers and those seeking the joy of the mountains.

Thanks to the efforts of the local adoption group - 'Cylch Yr Ifanc, Dolwyddelan yn ei blodau', the station has been transformed into a welcoming gateway and has been the subject of favourable comment.

Dolwyddelan StationThe flowers and plants on the platform are tended daily and more often or not by the children and staff of the village school, which is directly across the station forecourt.  There is a strong and the successful committee that focusses on floral display and under its auspices, the youth of the village are tasked to look after the station, keep it tidy, and care fore the flowers and planters.

Work has commenced on cutting down vegetation and clearance. New planting has already transformed the visual appearance of the station approach.

Dolwyddelan PlatformThe activity and enthusiasm demonstrated by the adoption group at Dolwyddelan is an excellent example of a community pulling together.

From the early beginnings when the station consisted of no more than a platform, the group has now extended its aspirations to developing the former goods yard, with a view of creating a picnic area, wooded walk and plastic re-cycling facility.

In March 2007, the station was awarded 'Best Station Garden' in north Wales, Shropshire and Cheshire.


 

STATION MURALS UNVEILED AT BORTH

Villagers from Borth, who have been working on four murals as a focal point for their local station for the last five months have seen their efforts unveiled on the station platform.

The colourful murals depict the four elements of earth, wind, fire and water in and around Borth including a fiery autumn sunset and the beach on a sunny spring day.  The art project is part of a scheme where local people are helping to care for and take pride in their railway station. 

Borth muralThe station was officially adopted by George Romary and John Toler from Borth in February this year under the Arriva Trains Wales ‘Adopt a Station’ scheme.   Under the scheme community volunteers help to keep an eye on their station and let their local station manager know if there are any issues to be addressed so that these can be dealt with quickly.

In taking on Borth Station, George and John want to help create a “welcome to Borth” message and thought that enlisting the help of the whole community was the best way to go about this.  Fuelled by some creative inspiration from local artist, Bodge, around 30 local people have given up every Tuesday evening since June to create the station murals in the village hall.
                                                                                                                                     
Speaking at Borth Station, George Romary, said:  “The station is one of the most significant buildings in Borth and the railway’s arrival 150 years ago had a massive impact on the village by bringing visitors to the seaside.  We wanted to do something to put the station back at the centre of the village, as well as brighten its appearance for modern day visitors, and we’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of local people.”                                                              

George continued: “Toddlers, teenagers and pensioners alike have taken up paintbrushes to help create the murals for the station and there’s a huge sense of pride in the village about what we have achieved together.”

Tony O’ Donovan, station manager for Arriva Trains Wales, said: “Our Adopt a Station scheme asks local people to act as an extra pair of eyes and ears at our stations and let us know if there are any issues that need addressing.  But the group at Borth have really gone that extra mile to help improve their station for local people and tourists and we are grateful to them for their hard work and commitment.

“The murals have really lifted a previously uninspiring area of the platform and demonstrate the pride that local people take in their station to visitors to Borth and those passing through by train.”


TEENAGERS SPRUCE UP RHYMNEY VALLEY STATION

Four teenagers from a Rhymney Valley community group have joined forces with Arriva Trains Wales to give Gilfach Fargoed Station a ‘Groundforce’ style makeover.

Gilfach Project Group‘Caerphilly Fast Forward’, based in Blackwood, ‘adopted’ Hengoed, Pengam and Gilfach Fargoed stations in October 2006 under the Arriva Trains Wales ‘Adopt a Station’ scheme.  The innovative scheme involves communities in caring for and taking pride in their local railway station.

The teenagers are based at the old Blackwood Junior School building and are following an alternative curriculum, which is aimed at enhancing their educational abilities.

Under the supervision of Arriva Trains Wales maintenance supervisor Martyn Tudor - Dalton Hughes; Kyle Cauchi, Adam Payne and Lee Rowles have helped remove overgrown weeds from the platforms, planted daffodil bulbs and are refurbishing seats in the waiting shelters.

Phil Osborne, team leader for Caerphilly Fast Forward, said: “This project is an excellent way of giving the boys the chance to do something positive for the local community.  It is providing them with valuable work experience, training and a sense of pride in the work that they have completed.”

Martyn Tudor, project leader for Arriva Trains Wales, said: “It’s great to see the boys getting involved and taking an interest in the appearance of Gilfach Station.  The work that has been completed so far is the first stage of a programme of enhancements that we’ll be working on with the group across their three adopted stations.

Martyn continued: “Their involvement in this project is sure to make a difference and to be appreciated by rail passengers and the wider community.”

Daffodils at LlanishenAs a reward for their hard work, the teenagers, their supervisors, and their families are being invited to take a complimentary journey anywhere on the Arriva Trains Wales network.

More than 140 of Arriva Trains Wales’ 190 unstaffed stations have been taken on by community-spirited volunteers.  Recently adopted stations include Llanbradach, which is being cared for by the village junior youth club, and Aber, which is being taken on by 2nd Caerphilly Scouts.

Station adopters carry out regular spot checks relating to the tidiness and cleanliness of the station, in addition to those already undertaken by Arriva Trains Wales.  Any issues that may need addressing are then passed on to the local station manager.


 

SPRING IS IN THE AIR AT ADOPTED STATIONS

Railway stations in Cardiff and the valleys are set to benefit from a splash of colour next spring thanks to a partnership between Arriva Trains Wales and Pugh’s Garden Centre of Morganstown, Cardiff.

Bulb PlantingFollowing the success of the train company’s ‘Adopt a Station’ scheme, which involves community volunteers helping to care for their local station, the joint venture will allow bulbs to be planted at an initial 12 adopted stations this autumn.

Wayne Cresswell, station manager for Arriva Trains Wales, said: “We are grateful to Pugh’s for their support as it will help us build on the success of our station adoption scheme.

“Station adopters perform a really valuable job for us by acting as an extra pair of eyes and ears at our stations.  Many have taken on personal gardening projects to help enhance the appearance of their stations and have made a real difference.

“At Merthyr Vale station, local children from the Aberfan Youth Community Project have helped plant bulbs as part of a community project.  This kind of activity is an excellent way for young people to learn new skills and do something positive to improve their local area.”                       

Graham Pugh, managing director of Pugh’s Garden Centre, said: “Spring flowers are an ideal way of brightening station platforms for passengers and it’s great to see local volunteers using their time to help improve local rail stations in this way.”    

Graham continued: “By planting bulbs in the coming weeks, passengers waiting for trains early next year will really see the benefit.  We’re delighted to be supporting the scheme by helping Arriva and their station volunteers pick the best possible spring flowers for their stations.”


 

SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR RHONDDA'S YOUNG ARTISTS

Young artists who have transformed a Rhondda Valley railway station have received a special thank you from their local train company.

Trehafod AwardYoungsters from Porth County School, Hafod Primary School and Trehafod Youth Club spent a whole year creating a mosaic mural as a colourful focal point for Trehafod Station.  The 24ft long mosaic, unveiled in April this year, provides a colourful boost to the station's surroundings and a talking point for local rail users and visitors.

In recognition of their efforts, Arriva Trains Wales has provided 63 children from Hafod Primary School with a special rail trip to Swansea to visit the National Waterfront Museum.

Jean Lewis, head teacher of Hafod Primary School, said: "We're very proud of the effort shown by our children in creating the station mosaic.  The finished result is really very impressive and can be seen by anyone entering and leaving the valley by train or by road.

"The special trip provided by Arriva Trains Wales is an added bonus to a project which has taught the group new skills and lifted their self esteem."

Wayne Cresswell, station manager for Arriva Trains Wales, said: "The young artist's work has transformed a previously uninspiring area of the platform and created a welcoming and bright environment for rail users at Trehafod station.  The trip to Swansea is our way of saying thank you to the children for their hard work."

Trehafod Station's mosaic positions a traditional mining scene, with coal carried by steam engine, alongside a modern day Cardiff Bay and diesel trains that link valley communities with the Capital.

The artwork, supervised by community artists from the Mobile Arts Project, is part of a 'Pit to Port' project to illustrate local culture and history and how the hard working people of the Rhondda helped to shape the prosperous Cardiff dock area.  The project is supported by Communities First and the Heritage Lottery Fund.


GRANGETOWN GETS A MAKEOVER

Managers at Wales’ main train company are rolling up their sleeves this weekend to help give a Cardiff railway station a makeover.

Grangetown(1)More used to writing timetables, devising marketing plans and planning service schedules behind a desk, the team of managers from Arriva Trains Wales will don overalls to provide a ‘Ground Force’ style makeover for Grangetown Station.

Four, 15ft, concrete flower beds will be cleared of weeds and replaced with compost to enable bulbs and other plants to be planted at the station during autumn 2006 and spring 2007. In taking on the project managers will trade places with station ‘adopters’ who help keep an eye on the company’s unstaffed stations.

The Arriva team have been inspired by volunteer station adopters who, as well as letting their local station manager know if there are any issues to be addressed, have introduced flowers and artwork on station platforms across Wales.

At Grangetown Station, Geraint Morgan, who is co-ordinating the project for Arriva Trains Wales, said:  “Volunteer station adopters perform a really valuable job for the company by acting as an extra pair of eyes and ears at our stations and many also take on personal projects to help improve their local station.  We thought that we would get in on the act and take on a project of our own.                                                                          

“There is real potential to improve the appearance of Grangetown Station and by having a ‘Ground Force’ style team day it’s a great way for us to play a hands-on role at one of our stations.”


CELEBRATIONS AS 100TH STATION IS ADOPTED

Volunteers from across Wales and the border counties of England have shown their community spirit by 'adopting' over half of the unstaffed railway stations on the Arriva Trains Wales/Trenau Arriva Cymru network.

Betws y coedOne hundred of Arriva's 190 unstaffed railway stations have been adopted by local people and community groups under the company's 'Adopt a Station' scheme.  The innovative scheme, set up in April 2004, aims to involve communities in caring for and taking pride in their local railway station.

The 100th station to be adopted is Betws-y-coed, on the beautiful Conwy Valley Line, and is being taken on by Marion Betteney and other members of Betws-y-coed Community Council and Colin Cartwright and the Conwy Valley Railway Museum team.

On Friday 28 July 2006 Lord Dafydd Ellis-Thomas, Presiding Officer, National Assembly for Wales, and AM for the area, presented both adopters with a plaque officially marking the adoption of the station.

Betws-y-coed joins a long list of adopted stations ranging from Rhosneigr, on the Isle of Anglesey, the northern tip of the Arriva Trains Wales network, to Llantwit Major in South Wales and from Pembroke Dock in West Wales to as far east as Leominster.

Station adopters include teenagers, a sprightly 85 year old, a train buff, a psychiatrist, a pub landlord, Neighbourhood Watch, families, rail user groups and city commuters.

At Betws-y-coed Station, Marion Betteney of the village Community Council said:  "The Community Council is keen to get involved in the scheme to ensure that the station remains a welcoming gateway to the village.  The train station is what helped to make Betws-y-coed famous so it's an important part of our history and culture."

She continued: "On a personal front I walk my dog over the station footbridge at least once a day so I can keep a close eye on the facilities and let our local station manager, Gerald Jones, know if there are any issues that may need addressing."

Colin Cartwright runs the popular Conwy Valley Railway Museum directly opposite Betws-y-coed Station which houses railway memorabilia and, outside, has a tiny rail yard with miniature steam trains children can ride on.

Colin said: "We count ourselves lucky to have the station and gateway to the scenic Conwy Valley Line practically on our doorstep.  By officially adopting the station we can help to play a real role in its future and encourage local people and visitors to the museum to explore our wonderful local area by train."

Since the Adopt a Station scheme was created by Arriva station adoption teams have used their creative energies to improve station environments for local people:

• In Dolau, on the Heart of Wales Line, and Criccieth, on the Cambrian Coast, rural stations have been transformed by green fingered station adopters.  Floral displays at the stations have won Wales in Bloom Awards

• Three stations in the South Wales valleys have benefited from a splash of colour thanks to artwork produced by adoption teams.  At Tonypandy, in the Rhondda Valley, station murals produced by teenage artists have improved the station for local commuters and visitors

• Community projects carried out at Chirk Station, in North Wales, in partnership with local adopters, brownies, girl guides and members of the Chirk Fire Service scooped a major Network Rail Environment Award. The national award recognised efforts to improve the station appearance and place the station at the heart of the community

At a number of Arriva's adopted stations British Transport Police have reported a drop in crime and anti-social behaviour.  Gowerton Station, near Swansea, has seen a 40 per cent reduction in incidents of trespass and vandalism.

Ian Bullock, Customer Services Director for Arriva Trains Wales, said: "By acting as an extra pair of eyes and ears at local stations and keeping us informed of any issues that need addressing, station adopters perform a valuable role for Arriva Trains Wales.

"From local individuals and businesses to community groups and rail enthusiasts, station adopters invest a great deal of their time and enthusiasm helping us to ensure that our stations meet the high standards expected by rail users and we are extremely grateful to them for their commitment."         


BUDDING STATION MASTERS ‘ADOPT’ THEIR LOCAL STATIONS

Young people from Caerphilly and Llanbradach have joined South Wales’ growing list of community volunteers who are ‘adopting’ their local railway station. 

Aber ScoutsAber and Llanbradach stations, near Caerphilly, are being adopted under the Arriva Trains Wales ‘Adopt a Station’ scheme.  The innovative scheme involves communities in caring for and taking pride in their local railway station.

The 2nd Caerphilly Scout Group is adopting Aber Station after local parent, Paul Owen, saw a poster about the scheme on his daily commute to work by train. 

Paul whose son, Thomas, is a cub scout, said:  “Caerphilly scouts meet all year round at a hall right next to Aber Station so we’re ideally placed to keep an eye on things.  With my help, the scouts will fill out a weekly form on how clean and tidy the station is and let our local station manager, Wayne Cresswell, know if any issues need attention.

“Adopting the station will help keep it at it’s best for local people and allow the boys to play a part in the local community.  Their responsibilities at the station may also count towards scouting badges and awards.”

Llanbradach Station is being taken on by another enthusiastic and community-spirited group of youngsters.  Llanbradach Junior Youth Club is adopting the station under the guidance of a number of railway employees who help to run the group.

Llanbradach Scouts Speaking on behalf of Llanbradach Junior Youth Club, Peter Gittins, a train driver manager, said: “Around 25 local children come to the youth club each week and they wanted to take on a project where they could do something for Llanbradach.  As a few of the group’s leaders are involved in the railway in one way or another so we thought that we could help them adopt the village train station.

“The children are really keen to spruce up the station by planting bulbs which will brighten the platforms next spring - so we’ll be getting our hands dirty in the months to come.”

Wayne Cresswell, station manager for Arriva Trains Wales, said: “It’s really great to see young people showing an interest in helping their local community by adopting the stations and we’re grateful to them for their time and enthusiasm.

“Like our other unstaffed stations, Aber and Llanbradach are regularly visited by our maintenance teams.  With extra pairs of eyes and ears at the station, courtesy of the youngsters and their group leaders, we’re sure to be made aware of any issues that arise between scheduled maintenance visits and ensure they’re resolved quickly.”                                      

The adoption of Aber and Llanbradach stations follow successful partnerships with other individuals and local groups who have adopted stations.  Over 135 of Arriva Trains Wales’ 190 unstaffed stations have been taken on by community-spirited volunteers, 35 of these stations are in Cardiff and the South Wales Valleys.

Station adopters include teenagers, a sprightly 85 year old, a train buff, a psychiatrist, a pub landlord, families, rail user groups and city commuters.  In return for their help, adopters are offered travel vouchers for use on the Arriva Trains Wales network.


 

FAST FORWARD FOR RHYMNEY VALLEY STATIONS

A community group involving 25 teenagers from the Rhymney Valley is taking on a new challenge by ‘adopting’ three local railway stations.

Caerphilly Fast Forward‘Caerphilly Fast Forward’, based in Blackwood, has adopted Hengoed, Pengam and Gilfach Fargoed stations under the Arriva Trains Wales ‘Adopt a Station’ scheme.  The innovative scheme involves communities in caring for and taking pride in their local railway station.

The team, based at the old Blackwood Junior School building, gives unemployed local people the opportunity to gain employment opportunities and training.

Anita Williams, team leader for Caerphilly Fast Forward, said: “We are looking forward to adopting the stations.  Voluntary work is an excellent way of offering young people the chance to make a positive contribution to the community.  It will also provide valuable work experience, training and a sense of responsibility for our teenagers from years nine, 10 and 11.”

Station adopters carry out regular spot checks relating to the tidiness and cleanliness of the station, in addition to those already undertaken by Arriva Trains Wales.  Any issues that may need addressing are then passed on to the local station manager.

Wayne Cresswell, station manager for Arriva Trains Wales, said: “It’s great to see young people getting involved like this and taking an interest in the welfare of their local stations.  We have identified potential areas for improvement at these stations and will be preparing a programme of work to begin. 

“Caerphilly Fast Forward’s involvement in these improvements is sure to make a difference and to be appreciated by passengers and the wider community alike.”

Acting Inspector Jim Hartson, of the British Transport Police, said: “The positive contribution of these young station adopters should be applauded.  Their involvement in helping to enhance the appearance of these stations will stand them in good stead when seeking future employment.  It will also help keep the stations free of litter and discourage incidents of anti-social behaviour.”   
                                                                                                                         
The adoption of the stations follows successful partnerships with other groups and individuals who have adopted stations across Cardiff and the South Wales Valleys.  Over 135 of Arriva Trains Wales’ 190 unstaffed stations have been taken on by community-spirited volunteers.


 

YOUNGSTERS ‘ADOPT’ CONWY VALLEY RAILWAY STATIONS

Young people from the Conwy Valley are joining North Wales’ growing list of station ‘adopters’ who are helping to care for their local railway station. 

Llanrwst AdoptersLlanrwst, Deganwy and Glan Conwy stations are being adopted under the Arriva Trains Wales ‘Adopt a Station’ scheme.  The innovative scheme involves communities in caring for and taking pride in their local railway station.

Llanrwst Station is being cared for by a number of youth groups with the support of North Wales Police Community Beat Officer Vicki Roscoe. The partnership has transformed the appearance of the station which now proudly displays artwork created by local youngsters.

Speaking at Llanrwst Station, PC Roscoe, said:  “When I heard about the station adoption scheme I thought it was a great way of encouraging youngsters to develop pride in their local surroundings.  Along with my colleague Delia Bellis, a Police Community Support Officer, I approached local youth groups to see if they would like to get involved in creating artwork for Llanrwst Station – and we were overwhelmed by the response.

“Young people from brownie and guide groups, local schools, churches and youth offending teams have created art boards for the station and all are very proud of their work.  We’ve heard a number of the youngsters say that they don’t want to see their station display damaged and that kind of pride in the station is priceless.”

Deganwy and Glan Conwy stations are being taken on by another enthusiastic and community-spirited group of youngsters.  Aberconwy Scout Troup & Explorer Scouts are adopting the station under the guidance of scout leader John Barlow, who works as a railway booking office clerk at Arriva stations across North Wales.                                                              

Speaking on behalf of Aberconwy Scout Troup & Explorer Scouts, John said: “Adopting the stations will help keep them at their best for local people and allow the boys to play a part in the local community.  Their responsibilities at the station will also count towards scouting badges, particularly a community service award.

“With my help, the scouts will fill out a weekly form on how clean and tidy the station is and let our local station manager, Gerald Jones, know if any issues need attention.  The boys are also taking responsibility of the beach front areas and at Glan Conwy are part of a village community initiative involving a bonfire night and Christmas party which is designed to bring local people together.”

Glan Conwy ScoutsWelcoming the interest shown by young people, Gerald Jones, station manager for Arriva Trains Wales, said: “It’s really great to see young people showing an interest in helping their community by adopting their local stations and we’re grateful to them for their time and enthusiasm.

“Like our other unstaffed stations, Conwy Valley stations are regularly visited by our maintenance teams.  With extra pairs of eyes and ears at the station, courtesy of the youngsters and their group leaders, we’re sure to be made aware of any issues that arise between scheduled maintenance visits and ensure they’re resolved quickly.”                                      

In August this year, the Conwy Valley celebrated the 100th adoption of an Arriva Trains Wales station at Betws-y-Coed.  Last month (September 2006), Dolwyddelan Station was named the UK’s Most Enhanced Community Station by the Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP).  The award recognises the work of two village station adoption groups to improve the station environment for local rail users.  


 

YOUNGSTERS ADOPT MERTHYR VALE STATION

Two voluntary groups are all set to 'adopt' a village railway station.  Young people from the Aberfan & Merthyr Youth and Community Project and volunteers from Groundwork are taking on Merthyr Vale Station under the Arriva Trains Wales 'Adopt a Station' scheme. 

Groundwork Merthyr & Rhondda Cynon Taff works with local people on environmental projects that benefit and sustain the community.  Similarly, the Youth and Community Project engages and empowers young people in Merthyr and Aberfan and encourages them to take part in community work.

At the station, Isabella Warren of Aberfan & Merthyr Youth and Community Project said: "During one of the Youth Forum meetings the group raised concerns about the use of Merthyr Station as a gathering point during the evening.  

Groundwork representatives present at the meeting suggested that we get involved and help keep an eye on the station.  The Youth Forum jumped at the chance to help care for the station and demonstrate that young people take pride in their community."

Leanne Crawford of Groundwork Merthyr & Rhondda Cynon Taff said:  "By 'adopting' the station we hope to improve the area and change people's negative perceptions of young people.  We have a few ideas in mind including plants on the embankment, tidying some of the vegetation on the disused platform to improve visibility and maybe getting some artwork at the station." 

Wayne Cresswell, station manager for Arriva Trains Wales, said: "We are looking forward to working with both teams on this project.  It's all about encouraging local people to take an interest in their local station and we are grateful to all of the volunteers for their time and enthusiasm.   

"The adoptions will help us keep the station in the best possible condition for local people and visitors alike.  When locals, particularly young people, get involved like this, it creates pride in the facilities and people don't want to see others littering and vandalising their station," he said.


STATION ARTWORK

Many of our adopters have participated in artwork projects that have helped to brighten the appearance of their stations.  Many of the projects have involved school children and they can be justifiably proud of their achievements.

Trehafod Station Mosaic

Trehafod mural


Borth Station Murals

Borth mural


Llanrwst Station Mural

Llanrwst mural


Tonypandy Station Mural

Tonypandy mural


Merthyr Vale Station Mural

Troedyrhiw mural

 

 


 


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