Bicester North Station exhibits community artwork
Station overbridge transformed with local rail memories
A colourful new artwork display celebrating local rail memories has been unveiled at Bicester North Station.
The project, titled “Tracks of Our Lives”, transforms the station's overbridge into a vibrant showcase of community stories.
Organised by the Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership (OxCRP) and backed by Chiltern Railways’ Community Investment Fund, the initiative was also supported by Community Rail Network.
The artwork brings together illustrations inspired by personal memories from residents, commuters, volunteers, and families who frequent the station.
These stories were collected through interviews and outreach sessions held across the local area.
The launch event took place on Tuesday and was attended by illustrator Francesca Esme Morris and poet Jonny Fluffypunk, who performed live poetry readings from the collection.
Michael Stewart, Commercial & Customer Strategy Director at Chiltern Railways, said: “The new artwork on Bicester North’s overbridge is a wonderful example of the community coming together to enhance their local area.
“The artwork is vibrant, colourful and conveys delightful rail memories from residents of Bicester. We’re proud to fund projects like this through our Community Investment Fund, supporting social and cultural initiatives across our network.”
Alayne McDonald, Community Rail Development Manager at Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership, said: “Railways are part of everyday moments, big and small, and Tracks of Our Lives celebrates those moments through stories, poetry, illustration, and audio.
“We are delighted to celebrate this project alongside Chiltern Railways today, and OxCRP remains committed to working with local communities to enhance station environments - creating vibrant, inclusive, and inspiring spaces that reflect the communities they serve.”
The Community Investment Fund supports projects that deliver social, economic and environmental benefits along the Chiltern Railways route.
It enables community groups and organisations to enhance local spaces, improve wellbeing, and connect people with their railway in meaningful ways.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the finished artwork at Bicester North, which will remain on permanent display.
The exhibition includes a Community Story Booklet and audio installation.