THERE was a different kind of arrival on platform four at Bolton train station yesterday after a group of 25 boys, aged 13 and 14, spent the weekend creating a piece of colourful artwork.

The boys, who all live in east Bolton, travelled to Urbis in Manchester on Saturday and worked on the project with artist Phil Towers and a forensic artist.

It is made up of six boards each featuring a letter to spell Bolton and has images of things they link to the town.

Yesterday, the boys returned to Bolton to unveil the work in its new home. It is currently taking pride of place on platform four, but will be moved to a more prominent location as part of the station’s refurbishment.

Abi Robertson, community project co-ordinator, said: “The project has gone really well. The boys all have really strong ideas and have worked well together. The artwork will really brighten up the station.”

The six-month scheme, named Reclaim, is being run by Urbis, Northern Rail and British Transport Police to empower young people to get involved in their community.