Celebrating scenic rail views from Better Transport Week
From striking city skylines and vibrant marinas to the raw, rugged charm of Britain’s industrial heartlands, travelling by train offers some of the most captivating scenic rail views right from your seat.
As part of Campaign for Better Transport’s Better Transport Week, we’ve been celebrating these scenic moments through the #ScenicRailView competition – inviting you to share your favourite snapshots from the window seat. Your photos have captured the essence of rail travel: sustainable, inspiring, and full of unexpected beauty. So get comfy and browse these beautiful images of Britain’s scenic rail views.
Conwy Valley Line
CricketAleTrain on X | Conwy Valley Line
Far North Line
JaneMilnerBarry on X | Far North Line
Plymouth
Rizzowizzo on X | Approaching Plymouth
Ratcliffe-on-Soar
ianstringfellow on Instagram | Ratcliffe-on-Soar
Irlam Station
littlerobins222 on Instagram | Irlam Station
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
KnutsfordGeorge on X | Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
Dartmouth
0LoyLakes on X | Dartmouth & Royal Navel College
Goathland Station
havent_got_time on Instagram | Goathland Station
British Pullman to Carlisle
Toptatty on X | British Pullman journey to Carlisle
York
Helen Broddle on X | Journey into York
Better Transport Week
Better Transport Week, run by Campaign for Better Transport, is an annual celebration of sustainable, inclusive, and community-focused transport. Held from 16 to 22 June 2025, the week highlighted how better transport connects communities, supports local economies, and contributes to a cleaner, healthier environment.
Join the conversation online and share your favourite scenic rail views using the hashtag #ScenicRailViews.
