A project by students to brighten up railway stations along the Penistone Line has been recognised with an award.
The Penistone Line Partnership – which promotes the line from Huddersfield to Sheffield – and students from Huddersfield University won a Certificate of Excellence at the National Community Rail Awards in Llandudno, North Wales.
The award recognised the Stitch the Line project in which a group of textile craft students at the university showcased their talents at stations on the route.
Themes of the work varied at each of the stations, reflecting local history and the rural nature of the line.
The project aimed to raise awareness of local craft studios and galleries and to brighten up the stations along the way.
Drew Haley, for Northern Rail, which operates the service, said: “The Stitch the Line project was an industry first and is a great example of communities working together to promote rail travel in a creative way.”
Rowena Chantler, of the Penistone Line Partnership, said: “This was an innovative way of enhancing the stations, and demonstrates what a creative community we have along the Penistone Line.
“We are delighted that the students are getting the recognition they deserve for all their hard work”.
