Are station libraries just the ticket to help you read more during the holidays?

Reading a good book can be a great way to pass a train journey, but how about visiting a library at the train station?

Well this summer new mini pop-up libraries are being set up at ten stations across England and Wales.

The goal is to inspire and encourage more children to read during the summer holidays.

At the libraries, families will be able to pick up, swap or leave behind books for their journeys.

Do you think it's a good idea? Let us know in the comments if you like to read on journeys and if this is something you'd make use of.

It comes after new research commissioned by Great Western Railway found that a fifth of the parents surveyed said that their children lose confidence in reading over the summer holidays.

Stations where the libraries are being set up include Reading, Exeter St Davids, Swindon, Penzance, Worcester Parkway, Didcot Parkway, Westbury, Plymouth, Truro and Gloucester.

The scheme begins on Thursday 6 August and is being supported by children's author Michael Rosen, who is best known for writing We're Going on a Bear Hunt.

He gave an exclusive live reading to young passengers on board a Great Western Railway train travelling from Paddington to Reading yesterday.

Michael said: "There's books there for people to just come along, borrow a book.

"It's going to be great for their journeys, waiting, and when kids get bored on trains.

"In waiting rooms, [rather than saying], 'Oh mum, when's the journey over' - get a book!"