THE search is on to find people willing to help care for a Cheshire station. 

Train operator Northern is keen to speak to groups of volunteers interested in adopting several stations in the county including Styal.

Hundreds of adopters are already active across the network, working in partnership with Northern to keep stations tidy and well presented.

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Friends of Goostrey Station, affectionately known as FOGS, have won top awards for lovingly transforming a derelict station into a vibrant community hub.

Craig Harrop, regional director at Northern, said: “Station adoption groups provide a vital link between Northern and the communities we serve.

“They all do fantastic work at our stations, providing the best possible environment for our customers and local people alike. 

“We’re very fortunate to have so many people who care so deeply about the railway.

"I’m incredibly grateful for all the time they donate and all the hard work that makes such a difference to the station environment. 

“Many of our stations have active adopters and ‘Friends of’ groups.

“We’re looking for community volunteers who are willing to give their time to help us make a difference for their community.” 

To find out more visit northernrailway.co.uk/community or email adopters@northernrailway.co.uk 

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.