Wakefield Westgate railway station now has a vibrant new piece of artwork “Wonderful Wakefield‘ that celebrates the city, its heritage, and culture.

The artwork forms part of London North Eastern Railway‘s investment in its stations to provide the best possible environment for its customers. This is the latest artwork to go on display at Wakefield station, and among the attractions and landmarks illustrated are Wakefield Cathedral, the city’s art gallery, The Hepworth, and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

The painting is by Yorkshire-based artist Tom Wriglesworth. The original is painted with acrylic and will go on display in the First Class Lounge, whilst a larger replica mural will feature in the station’s main concourse.

At last year’s National Rail Awards, Wakefield Westgate won the Best Large Station of the Year award.

Tom Wriglesworth, the artist behind “Wonderful Wakefield” is a primary school teacher who said he is honoured to have been asked to create the artwork:

“When my sister and I were little, we visited Wakefield with our parents, going to Sandal Castle, The Hepworth, the National Coal Mining Museum and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. All these places feature and I hope I have done them proud.

“My great-grandfather and great uncle both worked on LNER trains years ago, so to have the Wriglesworth name associated with the company once more is really special to me.”

Claire Ansley, People and Customer Experience Director at LNER, said: “We are proud of the communities we serve. This new piece of art showcases Wakefield’s attractions and celebrates the history and heritage of the area. We hope it provides a warm welcome for customers using our services and the station but also shows just some of what the city has to offer.

“Thanks to our regular direct services between Wakefield Westgate and London King’s Cross, there are plenty of opportunities for people to come and explore the city and surrounding area.”