Sustainability
Taking the train is one of the most eco-friendly ways to travel
Find out more about how travelling by train can help the environment, and what National Rail is doing to help make your journey as sustainable as possible.
National Rail’s Sustainability Stories
Use our Carbon Calculator to check your carbon footprint
Compare your carbon emissions for a National Rail train journey with car or plane travel on more than 40,000 rail journeys across Britain with the Green Travel Data Carbon Calculator
Small Switch Big Difference
A small switch, like swapping 1 return car journey to train, can make a big difference in helping you reduce your carbon footprint
Great British Destinations
Find your next Great British destination and explore with day trips – all easily accessible by train. You can save money with a Railcard and Days Out Guide offers too!
Green Train Travel
Taking the train is the green way to go – discover what we’re doing to help the environment
Making a Difference – One Train Journey at a Time
Find out more about cutting your carbon footprint by taking the train
10 Top Destinations for a Car-free Day Out
For a sustainable way to travel and enjoy a day out, nothing beats going by train. Check out these great places to explore, and leave the car at home!
Green Train Travel
Click on a section below for more information.
Advertisement