Richmond Council announce that it will unveil a new mural at Barnes station on Friday, 7 February

The council call it "a beautiful example of collaboration between the Barnes community and Hounslow and Richmond Community Rail Partnership."

Hounslow and Richmond Community Rail Partnership is part of a nationwide network that supports local communities and local railway services across Britain.

The partnership is dedicated to supporting community-based groups, volunteers and partnerships that deliver social benefit and connect communities with the SWR stations along the Hounslow Loop comprising of 15 stations in Richmond and Hounslow.

The Barnes Station improvements have been funded by the Department for Transport's (DfT) 'Access for All' scheme, which is used to create an obstacle free, accessible route from the station entrance to the platforms.

Funds have been provided to Network Rail, who deliver these projects.

SWR work alongside us in order for these improvements to be completed. 

Richmond Council say the inspiration and design work were contributed by local primary schools and community groups, including Lowther Primary School, Barnes Primary School, St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, FISH Picassos in the Park, Barnes Community Association, Barnes Gardeners, Barnes Common Ltd and local councillors.

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