Art installations to remember fallen heroes

East Midlands Railway has joined forces with community groups across its network to create unique art installations to mark Remembrance Day.

The Routes of Remembrance artworks have been produced in collaboration with artist Mel Langton, station adaptors, community groups and Community Rail Partnerships across EMR’s network.

Each of the eight groups involved have created an individual artwork piece representing their community.

The eight individual pieces will travel across the East Midlands by rail and will be installed to create one large piece of art at both Nottingham and Derby railway stations.

The collective piece will be on display by the war memorials, in time for the services on Armistice Day (Friday 11 November).

Will Rogers, managing director for EMR, said “The unique artwork pieces created by the community groups are brilliant.

“Each piece tells its own story about their local area and then when the pieces come together, they cleverly create a new image.

“It is incredibly important that we never forget the past and it’s great to see people from all generations remembering those who were brave enough to risk their lives for the world we live in today.”

Donna Adams, head of external relations for EMR, said: “Each year we work on this special initiative for Routes of Remembrance. I am overwhelmed by the enthusiasm from the community to ensure we remember our fallen heroes.

“It has been wonderful to be part of this community project, seeing how each group represents their local area and finding out what Remembrance means to them.”