A CRIME-BUSTING action plan is being drawn up to combat anti-social behaviour and graffiti as well as tighten safety and maintenance at Droitwich railway station.

The move, hoped to include closed circuit cameras, follows talks between Droitwich town councillors and Central Trains.

The bill to improve the Union Lane station looks set to be picked up by a funding partnership between Wychavon District Council and Central Trains.

"There is a definite call for CCTV cameras in the station area," said CounJohn Cook, one of the councillors at the talks with Pete Rose, of Central Trains.

"It has become a popular hang-out spot for youths, drinking alcohol and leaving litter like beer cans lying around. It is also necessary to have CCTV as a matter of safety.

"A concrete block, which had been placed deliberately on the line, could have caused a serious accident.

Other issues that were addressed were weeds on the tracks, the state of the shelters and the need to ensure passengers pay for tickets even when the station is unmanned.

Coun Terry Spencer, who also sits on Wychavon District Council, said: "We found the representative from Central Trains extremely helpful and he agreed to draw up a plan of attack to improve and regularly maintain the station.

"The main thing we really need is CCTV."

A Central Trains spokesman said the rail firm, which is based in Birmingham, regularly paints out any graffiti and was delighted to become involved in any partnership project in the future.