Passengers arriving at Steeton & Silsden Station are now greeted by a stunning piece of art created by a group of talented teenagers. 

Five GCSE art students from Oastlers School in Bradford were tasked with creating the work, which features scenery from across the North of England.

The students decided to produce a painting which depicts the rail line running from coast to coast, with images of Skipton, the Lake District, Ribblehead Viaduct, Bradford and Morecambe.

For some of the students, it was their first time using the railway, and they developed their understanding and confidence in relation to travelling safely by train.

The project, which was funded by Northern, was delivered in partnership with Community Rail Lancashire, who organised their travel around the region in search of inspiration.

Catherine Kingdom, education development officer at Community Rail Lancashire, said: “It has been great working with the Oastlers learners on this project. Not only did they create the artwork, which is an amazing addition to Steeton & Silsden Station, but they also developed their skills in planning and taking a journey by train – this included booking a ticket, navigating stations, and knowing who is available to help them if needed.”

Kerry Peters, regional director for Northern, said: “This impressive artwork is an excellent addition to the station and customers will be able to enjoy it for years to come.

“We work closely with schools, community groups and station adoption groups to ensure stations across our network are pleasant and welcoming places to visit. It’s fantastic to see that people of all ages are committed to improving their local stations and they take real pride in their communities.”

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