Network Rail Volunteers have teamed up with the TransWilts Community Rail Partnership and Knorr-Bremse.

They are a leading manufacturer of rail safety systems and together the team aim to improve the area around Melksham station in Wiltshire.

Outside of the Melksham Hub Cafe, volunteers have already cleared away the weeds and overgrown vegetation from the cafe front and car park.

The cafe is located next to the railway station and is of interest to both rail passengers and the community.

A live departure and arrivals board is inside the cafe to keep those travelling up to date on the trains. The community also hosts a number of activities at the cafe, which opened in 2021.

Máedóc Ellis, Network Rail‘s community support manager for community rail, said: “It was great to join volunteers from the TransWilts Community Rail Partnership and Knorr-Bremse to spruce up the grounds outside the Melksham Hub Café.

“Working with community rail partnerships to enhance station environments and services like the café brings further social benefits to the railway and helps promote sustainable travel while providing a collaborative platform for communities and the rail industry to engage with projects that contribute to economic and social development.

“We hope that café patrons and passengers continue to make full use of the facilities and thank Gemma, the café manager, for supporting our efforts and for the cups of tea!”

Sophie Martin, TransWilts community rail officer, said: “We had a wonderful few hours with the Network Rail volunteers. They really got stuck in and helped clear the land of weeds and debris.

“A great team effort and a big thank you for their community contribution.”