Nature is known to help improve mental health – and while more and more people are opting for house plants, it seems flowers can be particularly beneficial too.

So much so that train passengers are now to be met by colourful displays at major stations across Britain to boost their wellbeing.

Network Rail said it hopes the instillation will "lift people's spirits" during their journeys, as part of the The Brighter Journeys initiative aiming to raise awareness of mental health app Hub of Hope.

The flowers are to initially go on display at London Liverpool Street station between Monday and Wednesday to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, moving to Leeds, Edinburgh Waverley, Birmingham New Street, Stevenage, East Croydon and Cardiff.

We recognise that life since the pandemic is difficult for many people, with many challenges yet to be overcome," said Rupert Lown, chief health and safety officer at Network Rail.

“We hope that by running this campaign, we are bringing happiness and cheer to many passengers as they go about their daily lives, reminding them to take a pause and have a moment to connect with nature.”

Jake Mills, founder of charity Chasing the Stigma [also part of the campaign] and Hub of Hope, added, “Nature is really important for mental health, so we hope commuters enjoy seeing these floral installations and they put a smile on people’s faces