A mural designed to raise awareness for a campaign to prevent male violence against women and girls has been unveiled at Birmingham International station.
To mark White Ribbon Day (25 November), Avanti West Coast worked in collaboration with Heart of England Community Rail Partnership (CRP) and the White Ribbon charity to commission the artwork which has been installed on Platform 1.
Designed by West Midlands based artist Emily Marlowe, the mural depicts men of different ages and ethnicities alongside thought-provoking subtle questions encouraging them to speak up for women and girls.
The installation at Birmingham International builds on the existing working relationship between Emily, Heart of England CRP and White Ribbon, to create pieces of artwork in support of the charity for railway stations across the West Midlands.
Last year, Avanti West Coast became an accredited organisation for White Ribbon, which continues the intercity operator’s commitment to embed the charity’s values into its business. White Ribbon is the UK’s leading charity to engage men and boys to end gender inequality aggression against women and girls by addressing root causes as well as long-established attitudes in society.
In early 2026, another White Ribbon mural designed by Emily and commissioned by Avanti West Coast and Heart of England CRP will be installed at Rugby station.
Dave Whitehouse, safety director at Avanti West Coast said: “We are dedicated to making the railway a safer place for all, and this mural plays an important role in highlighting White Ribbon’s work to prevent male violence against women and girls.
“By working with our community partners, White Ribbon themselves and a local passionate artist, we wanted to create something at Birmingham International that starts a conversation as well as making people stop and reflect on this important topic in society.”
Emily Marlowe, the artist who designed the mural, said: “I’m really happy to see the artwork in place at Birmingham International – it’s something that can be taken in from multiple different perspectives.
“I tried to portray something that is both informative and optimistic, and I hope people will be intrigued and curious to learn more about the great work being done by White Ribbon. It’ll definitely catch your eye if you’re passing on a train or waiting on the platform.”
Image credit: Avanti West Coast
