FLORAL displays at Cheshire railway stations have won acclaim at the prestigious Britain in Bloom awards.

Alderley Edge and Wilmslow are among 12 stations across the north west recognised as ‘outstanding’ by the Royal Horticultural Society.

The team at Knutsford was received a ‘thriving’ certificate.

Knutsford Guardian: Floral displays at Wilmslow railway station were recognised as 'outstanding' by the RHSFloral displays at Wilmslow railway station were recognised as 'outstanding' by the RHS (Image: Northern)

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Dedicated volunteers have been congratulated for all their hard work.

Knutsford Guardian: Floral displays at Alderley Edge railway station were recognised as 'outstanding' by the RHS at their Britain in Bloom awardsFloral displays at Alderley Edge railway station were recognised as 'outstanding' by the RHS at their Britain in Bloom awards (Image: Northern Trains)

Craig Harrop, regional director for Northern, said: “All credit to the volunteers across our network that go above and beyond to make the floral displays at our stations truly award winning.

Knutsford Guardian: Flower displays at Wilmslow railway station were recognised as 'outstanding' by the RHS at their Britain in Bloom awardsFlower displays at Wilmslow railway station were recognised as 'outstanding' by the RHS at their Britain in Bloom awards (Image: Northern)

“Their hard work and that of our community teams not only enhances the aesthetics of our stations but also strengthens community relationships and collaboration.

Knutsford Guardian: Knutsford railway station received a 'thriving' certification at the Britain in Bloom awardsKnutsford railway station received a 'thriving' certification at the Britain in Bloom awards (Image: Northern)

“This recognition by the RHS is a testament to the power of collective action in addressing local issues and building stronger, united communities.”

Knutsford Guardian: An award winning flower bed at Alderley Edge railway stationAn award winning flower bed at Alderley Edge railway station (Image: Northern)

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.

Knutsford Guardian: New wall mangers bursting with flowers at Knutsford railway stationNew wall mangers bursting with flowers at Knutsford railway station (Image: Northern)