Chiltern Railways has announced 12 projects it will support with £145,000 of funding.

The funding, part of its Community Investment Fund, will aim to deliver social, economic, and environmental benefits in Birmingham, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and London.

Last year, the fund engaged more than 250 people, boosting rail confidence for refugees and youth groups and enhancing station gardens and woodland areas.

Zach Bailey, regional growth manager at Chiltern Railways, said: "After the initial success of last year’s community fund to engage communities across the rail network, we are delighted to be funding a further 12 projects this year.

"From working with our existing Community Rail Partnerships in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire to delivering joint projects with new organisations such as Buckinghamshire New University and The Roald Dahl Museum, I’m confident the projects will improve station environments and help to engage local people as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of UK railways in 2025."

Some of the projects funded by the CIF in 2024/5 include several projects to enhance stations across the Chiltern network through community artwork schemes.

This includes a Roald Dahl-themed display at Great Missenden, a community mural project at Bicester North, and working with the Feathers Charity on a community-led public art scheme on Rossmore Road Bridge near London Marylebone.

The Chiltern Rangers will deliver planting schemes on public land outside of High Wycombe Station, to enhance the welcome to the town centre.

The Tree Council will deliver planting and biodiversity schemes at Gerrards Cross, Aylesbury, and Stoke Mandeville stations.