00:00A subway near Castleford railway station has temporarily closed, while new public artworks which celebrate the town's history are installed.
00:09Beancroft's subway will feature designs highlighting Castleford's Roman past, coal mining heritage and sporting achievements.
00:17Artists Ellie Way created the pieces following engagement sessions with local residents.
00:22The improvements form part of a wider project aimed at making walking routes between the station and town centre safer
00:30and more welcoming.
00:31The council secured more than £720,000 from Network Rail for the wider scheme.
00:38Officials say new lighting, CCTV and murals have been added to improve the area.
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