Bolton station in Greater Manchester is the latest station managed by Northern to receive a ‘biodiversity makeover’.
The train operator, in partnership with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, has planted 16 new trees around the station, installed 20 planters with established greenery and wildflower seeds as well as opening the doors of the station’s first ‘bug hotel’.
The work at the station, which is used by more than 3.6m people every year, follows the introduction of similar measures at Buxton station in Derbyshire last summer.
Other stations set to receive biodiversity makeovers include Harrogate (North Yorkshire), Hebden Bridge (West Yorkshire), St Helens Central (Merseyside) and Worksop (Nottinghamshire).
Mike Roe, safety and environment director at Northern, said: “We have been working closely with the team at Derbyshire Wildlife Trust to create a comprehensive biodiversity strategy for our stations.
“Following the success at Buxton station last year, we’re pleased to continue that work by enriching Bolton station with a number of site-specific measures to bring much-needed green space to the town centre.
“The goal is that our stations are positive contributors to their community’s ecosystems and provide wildlife with greater access to nature.”
Earlier this week, the UK marked World Wildlife Day (3 March), a United Nations initiative to celebrate wild animals and plants and the unique contribution they make to people and the planet.
Northern is the second largest train operator in the UK, with 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England.