Children from three schools in Colwyn Bay have helped to brighten up their local railway station with unique pieces of artwork.

The Transport for Wales (TfW) station artwork project, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP), asked sixty pupils between the ages of 5 and 9 to draw their own train designs on separate tiles, and those tiles are now displayed as three whole artworks at Colwyn Bay railway station.

The artwork is part of a phased Community Rail team station artwork refresh project led by the station team. It is expected to be completed this summer. The project focuses on artwork that reflects a sense of place and heritage of Colwyn Bay, that can be appreciated by both local residents and visitors.

As part of the project, Sarah Jones, TfW Customer Service Advisor, visited Ysgol T Gwynn Jones, Ysgol Nant Y Groes and St. Joseph’s Catholic School, alongside Police Community Support Officers Sue, Dan and Sophie, who also talked to the children about Railway Safety.

Sarah said: “We started the process of replacing our artwork at Colwyn Bay Railway Station on 29 March by visiting three local schools. I had a wonderful day talking with the children and assisting them with them with their artwork.”

PCSO Suzanne Hall added: “It has been great engaging with the children about Railway Safety and seeing them create their artwork to be displayed at Colwyn Bay Railway Station.  They can be proud of their work, seeing it every time they visit the station and use the railway.”

Melanie Lawton, TfW’s Community Rail Manager, said: “The station artwork gives a sense of place and ownership to the pupils and communities it serves. The pupils and project colleagues and partners have done a wonderful job and the end results really brighten up the station for passengers and staff.”