A photography project by students at Clarendon Sixth Form College has been unveiled at Ashton-under-Lyne railway station by MP Angela Rayner.

The project, which features iconic locations throughout the town and scenes of nature in the surrounding countryside, is part of a makeover by train operator Northern.

Other improvements to the station include new signage, additional platform seating and better access to the disabled toilet facilities as well as a secure storage rack for bicycles.

Chris Jackson, regional director for Northern, said: “The improvements to Ashton-under-Lyne station are part of an on-going programme of work to enhance facilities for customers across our network.

“Alongside the new infrastructure put in place, the artwork by students from the local college – whose campus overlooks the station – has really made a difference. I’d like to thank them on behalf of our customers who will get to enjoy it each time they use the station.”

Failsworth and Ashton MP, Ms Rayner, added: “It’s great to see improvements being made that will make such a big difference to commuters at Ashton train station.

"The fresh paint has really brightened up the walkway and made the station approach feel much lighter and safer and the new seating areas will make waiting for a train a much more comfortable experience for passengers.

“The photographs from students at Clarendon Sixth Form College are absolutely fantastic and I could not be more proud of their efforts.

"It’s great that they have chosen iconic local landmarks like Hartshead Pike and the war memorial for such an important project.”