Merseyrail In Bloom

A new programme aimed at making the Merseyrail stations brighter, greener and more welcoming has been launched.
The initiative, called Merseyrail In Bloom, will see the Combined Authority and Merseyrail work closely with people living on the rail network to make stations more connected to local communities.
People living nearby stations and regular commuters can contribute to combatting climate change too, by planting up station gardens and encouraging pollinators to green spaces across the rail network.
Hundreds of people across the region already volunteer their time preserving station buildings and tending platform gardens and planters and Merseyrail in Bloom will acknowledge and reward their hard work.
Community groups are being encouraged to enter their station into the scheme, with their maintenance and improvement work being recognised with bronze, silver, gold or platinum status.
Additional funding of £250 per station will also be made available to help groups taking part in the initiative.
Neil Grabham, Merseyrail Managing Director, said:
“The work that the station volunteers do on the Merseyrail network is fantastic, and we’re all so grateful for everything they do. They ensure that our customers’ experience is an exceptionally positive one, and the volunteers’ work contributes to the pride we all have in Merseyrail.
“This event was a special way of saying thank you for their hard work, and to ensure they get supported in the years ahead. Merseyrail In Bloom will be a fantastic way for communities to show pride in their local area and in the Liverpool City Region.
“We’d love to have even more keen gardeners come down and get involved with their local stations, and anyone interested should get in touch with us by asking a member of station staff.”

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It used to be standard for local Station Masters to grow flowers etc. Glad this is being revived by Merseyrail.