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Engineering firm COWI adopts Glasgow's Charing Cross
COWI Ltd, which is based in the city centre, will work with the operator to improve Charing Cross as part of the Adopt a Station initiative.
The engineering consulting company will help with a range of projects that aim to improve the "aesthetics" of the station as well as its green spaces, and support local engagement projects.
David Ross, communications director at ScotRail, said: "We're thrilled to welcome COWI to ScotRail's Adopt a Station programme.
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"Their commitment to Charing Cross station will have a real impact on the experience of our customers and the local community.
"The station adoption initiative is all about bringing people together to create a more inviting and pleasant station environment, and we're excited to see the improvements that COWI will bring."
Alistair Kean, sustainability director at COWI, said: "COWI has a long history of working within the rail sector where we seek to help our contractors and clients reach their sustainability goals.
"The 'Adopt a Station' programme is hugely important to us and also great for morale.
"As with all of our projects across the UK, we are committed to investing in local communities and embracing opportunities that create more sustainable places for everyone to work and live in."
The ScotRail project allows organisations and individuals to take an active role in improving stations across Scotland.
