New community mural at Barnes station

A new mural will be officially unveiled at Barnes station on Friday 7 February. It's 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. 

Funding was provided by SWR as part of their Access for All initiative which has also funded the new lifts at the station. 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.