Birmingham Snow Hill has received a striking new addition to its station entrance.

An artwork depicting famous local landmarks which include Birmingham Cathedral, Chamberlain Square, 103 Colmore Row and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, has been unveiled to celebrate the local near by attractions that can be reached by passenger’s that alight at the station.

Part of the panel installation also includes a map that has been designed by local illustrator Tom Woolley, using Stacey Barnfield’s Colmore Colour Palette.

The map can be used by visitors to the city to figure out where the attractions are and shows the local area surrounding the station, known as the Colmore District.

The installation involved a partnership between West Midlands Trains, operators of London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway and Colmore Business District (Colmore BID). While the landmarks on the installation are of the city, a few from the surrounding area such as Lichfield Cathedral, the Black Country Living Museum and Shakespeare’s birthplace are also depicted as destinations that can be reached by train from Birmingham Snow Hill station.

“With an annual footfall of over 2.7 million, Snow Hill station is a key transport hub for commuters and leisure travellers alike. We’re dedicated to bringing long-term improvements to Snow Hill, and in the meantime, we hope the new panelling will liven up the space while celebrating all there is to offer across Birmingham and the West Midlands.”

Steve McNutt, regional manager at West Midlands Railway