Station older than town it serves up for award

St Anne's Railway Station has been rated "outstanding" in the NW In Bloom in your Neighbourhood Awards for seven consecutive years

A seaside town's railway station has been shortlisted for a national award.

St Annes-on-the-Sea railway station is up for the Small Station of the Year award at the prestigious National Rail Awards 2025.

The station, which was built before the town itself and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, will be up for the award at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on 17 September.

Tony Ford, chairman of the Friends of St Annes Station said it was "testament to the dedication of all our volunteers who turn out in all weathers to keep our station looking its best".

'Chatty bench'

Stations are judged a range of criteria including accessibility, information, ticketing infrastructure, customer service, overall presentation and community links.

The station's features include a replica of the town's Foundation Stone and a time capsule commemorating the 150th anniversary.

St Annes Railway Station celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023

Councillor Jayne Nixon, Fylde's lead member for tourism, leisure and culture, said: "The Friends of St Annes Station are true community champions whose passion and hard work have transformed our station to perfectly reflect the character of our beautiful seaside town."