Passengers can get a pampering as pop-up SPA opens at a railway station

Passengers and the public can enjoy a pampering at a pop-up spa now open at a railway station.

Rail bosses at train operating company Northern said they wanted stations to be 'more than just places to travel to and from' as they made the announcement on Friday.

A previously unused area on the first floor of the main station entrance building at Heaton Chapel station in Stockport has been completely refurbished.

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Northern said it is now home to Flourish Together, a social enterprise consultancy supporting people with ideas to set up or scale up their own ventures.

A programme of activities and events will be based there, including a monthly pop-up spa offering beauty, wellbeing and holistic therapies at affordable prices.

Chris Jackson, regional director at Northern said: "At Northern, we want our stations are more than just places to travel to and from, we want to put our customers at the heart of everything we do. This scheme is the perfect example of this, and we're excited to welcome Flourish Together into its new home."

Nickala Torkington, founder and director, said: "We're thrilled to be able to bring our knowledge, skills and networks to the area and regenerate this fabulous character building and offer much needed, affordable working spaces and a new small venue for community groups and events."

A scheme called Action Stations was set up by Greater Manchester Stations Alliance, which includes representation from Northern, Network Rail, Transport for Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO).

The scheme is billed as an 'exciting opportunity' for community organisations, social enterprise groups and