There’s something about travelling by train that stirs the soul. Whizzing along as you enjoy ever-changing scenery, speeding over viaduct bridges and waking up in a city that isn’t the one you went to sleep in are just some of the appeal. Train travel also conjures up images of a bygone era rich with romance, adventure and opportunity.

And all of that is before we even touch on the sustainable side of travelling by rail. Train journeys emit much less carbon per kilometre than going by air or road.

But to fuel your eco-conscious wanderlust, here’s a round-up of seven of the best new train journeys for 2022.