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Get settled in your cosy space, grab your favourite drink and find inspiration for your next scenic rail adventure as you read our latest blogs.

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People looking out of the bus window at the crashing waves and blue sky

Join our guest blogger, Madeleine Sugden, as she reminisces about when she went on a car-free holiday with the family to Cornwall.

Station sign with rolling hills in the background

We're getting on board for Catch the Bus Month and bring you some suggestions on how you can explore further when you combine your adventure with trains and buses.

Houses with imposing Durham cathedral in the background against blue sky

Take a look at some of the winning entries from this year's Better Transport Week competition, in partnership with Campaign for Better Transport, along the theme of 'scenic rail view'.

Train travelling across viaduct surrounded by lush green Welsh countryside

See our suggestions of railway trips to take along the main line network across Wales for a greener day out, shortbreak or holiday by train.

Family waving at train, before going on days out by rail

Find suggestions for fun days out by train with the family this Easter.

Tarka Line train crosses a small viaduct in Devon

In this special guest blog we welcome Visit South Devon as they share with us why you should take the train to fully experience South Devon and have a greener adventure.

Station platform with stone building, Cromford

Could these railway stations be the top five most romantic in Britain? Have a look and let us know if we feature your favourite.

Scenic views from a train window

Join guest blogger Madeleine Sugden as she shares her car-free family adventure in the south west, earlier in the year.

Cambrian Coast Lines, Wales on Rails

Discover how easy it is to have a greener day out & visit some of these popular attractions by train. Read more...

Family and train at platform

Spend quality time with the grandkids and take them on a day out by train.

Viaduct with mountains in background. West Highland Line

Discover 7 favourite green & scenic rail journeys across Britain from founder of Green Traveller, Richard Hammond in our latest guest blog.

Welsh coast Barmouth Bridge

Join Good Journey as they share their favourite waterside walks and car-free adventures in our latest #daysoutbyrail guest blog.

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