To improve biodiversity at East Midlands Parkway Station, a project has been launched by East Midlands Railway (EMR) to help transform the area.

EMR has worked with experts at Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, EMR’s Community Rail team, and local partners to develop the project, and its aims will form part of the Getting There Greener Biodiversity Strategy and Nature Recovery Plan.

The site has 6.3 hectares of land that will be transformed to create new habitats using log piles and rock trenches for amphibians and reptiles, bird boxes to help declining birds, alongside bug hotels and wildflower planting.

Planting and the creation of new habitats will see volunteers and community groups play a central role in its improvement.

The project has already seen staff from East Midlands Airport give up some time to help.

“With some hard work and careful planning we can turn our stations into important spaces for wildlife as well as people.

“By working with local experts and the community, we’re ensuring this site continues to thrive – providing homes for birds, reptiles, and pollinators while also creating a greener, more welcoming environment for customers.

“We’re proud to be investing in nature recovery and look forward to seeing the site flourish. We would like to thank the staff from East Midlands Airport who gave up their time and did such a great job.”

Kaye Robinson, Community Engagement Manager at East Midlands Railway