Many railway stations aren’t just transport hubs – they’re community hubs hosting local Welsh businesses, from cafés and shops to museums and art galleries. This provides local jobs and benefits local economies.
We’re delighted to see Llandudno railway station has been shortlisted for the title of station with best local business at this year’s World Cup of Stations. It’s a competition hosted by the Rail Delivery.
Mostyn is a public art gallery with contemporary art exhibitions on a par with those in major global art centres. It’s located minutes from Llandudno station and the beautiful local beach. An Edwardian red brick façade, turn of the century galleries and modern concrete combine to create a striking and award-winning architectural design.
Wales’ shortlisted stations and their local businesses and visitor attractions
Abergavenny – Peak Cymru
Peak Cymru is an arts organisation that provides time, space and resources for young people, communities, artists, curators and multidisciplinary practitioners to make, experiment and collaborate. They have a studio space on platform two.
Cardiff Central – Handlebar Barista
Handlebar Barista is a mobile coffee and food company based in Cardiff. It combines a love of two things: coffee and cycling. Its fleet of specialty vehicles includes two vintage pedal-powered coffee trikes, a unique Prosecco trike, a beautiful ice cream trike and even an electric coffee tuk-tuk.
Borth – Borth Station Museum
Borth Station Museum is a fascinating community heritage centre. Visitors can enjoy a spot of nostalgia and learn about the heyday of the railways and seaside holidays. The formerly derelict station was renovated and reopened in 2011 thanks to the efforts of the Borth Station Volunteers and the local community.
Vote Now
You can vote for one of the four listed stations from 07:00 on Wednesday 16 October at Wales Region (raildeliverygroup.com)
The semi-finalists will be announced on 17 October with the final held on 18 October. The winner will be announced on Monday 21 October.