‘Full house’ of Shakespeare Line stations adopted

The Shakespeare Line Promotion Group says all 17 stations along the ‘Shakespeare Line’ from Stratford-upon-Avon have now been adopted.

Among the groups that have adopted stations are students from Woodrush High School in Wythall, scout groups at Spring Road, and residents at Henley-in-Arden.

SLPG Secretary Fraser Pithie said: “It’s part of our mission to make sure as many people as possible enjoy the train service as well as the heritage and attractions of our beautiful stretch of railway line.

“In little more than three months we have helped communities up and down the line to get involved with the railway and adopt their local stations.

“We have had fantastic support from local businesses in sponsoring information posters and providing cost-price landscape starter kits, which is even more remarkable given the economic challenges we face.”

West Midlands Railway head of community and stakeholder Fay Easton said: “Station adopters are the lifeblood of the railways. They bring the character of neighbourhoods and communities to the platforms through planting, artwork, enterprise ventures and interactive activities.

“Community spirit has been endemic over this period of lockdown and our loyal station adopters have welcomed new people and new ideas. Our volunteers constantly come up with fantastic ideas which we are excited to see come to life as the platforms become busier and more people begin returning to rail.

“I am thrilled we now have a

‘full house’ with every station adopted along this beautiful route.

“We encourage and welcome anyone with a passion for their local station, anywhere on our rail network, to get in touch with us to find out how they can be involved.”