How much do you know about train travel in the UK? Take our quiz to find out

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1. What’s the most common reason for taking the train?

   1. Shopping

   2. Commuting

   3. Visiting friends and family

2. How many UK train journeys start, finish or pass through London?

   1. 70%

   2. 50%

   3. 60%

3. Which method of travel scores highest for passenger satisfaction?

   1. Car

   2. Rail

   3. Flying

4. How many hours a week can some London commuters spend in cars?

   1. 5

   2. 30

   3. 14

5. Taking the train is less polluting than going by car*, but by how much?

   1. None

   2. 67%

   3. 10%

6. A flight from Edinburgh to London emits about 131kg of CO2 for each passenger. How much is emitted if a passenger travels by electric train instead?

   1. About 88.5kg

   2. About 12.5kg

   3. About 35.5kg

7. What is a Super Route?

   1. A trip that leaves you feeling on top of the world

   2. A train journey that's cheaper and/or faster than if you'd driven

   3. A high-speed line

8. How many UK train routes are cheaper than if you go by car*?

   1. About 1,250

   2. About 7,380

   3. About 16,620

9. How many train journeys does the average Londoner make in a year?

   1. 260

   2. 30

   3. 54

10. What percentage of trains arrive on time?

    1. 50%

    2. 93.4%

    3. 20.6%

Solutions

1:B, 2:A, 3:B, 4:C, 5:B, 6:B, 7:B, 8:B, 9:C, 10:B

Scores

1. 10 and above.

   Train conductor to be and climate hero: you know so much you're practically a train conductor. As a bonafide expert on all the benefits of train travel, you're a fully fledged, certified climate hero. Keep doing you!

2. 9 and above.

   Train conductor to be and climate hero: you know so much you're practically a train conductor and climate hero. As a bonafide expert on all the benefits of train travel, you're a fully fledged, certified climate hero. Keep doing you!

3. 8 and above.

   Train conductor to be and climate hero: you know so much you're practically a train conductor. As a bonafide expert on all the benefits of train travel, you're a fully fledged, certified climate hero. Keep doing you!

4. 7 and above.

   Take in the scenery: you’re not far off being an expert in train travel, so you can probably just sit back, relax, and enjoy the rolling hills. Or eat your lunch. Or read a book. Or catch up on some work. The time is yours.

5. 6 and above.

   Take in the scenery: you’re not far off being an expert in train travel, so you can probably just sit back, relax, and enjoy the rolling hills. Or eat your lunch. Or read a book. Or catch up on some work. The time is yours.

6. 5 and above.

   Take in the scenery: you’re not far off being an expert in train travel, so you can probably just sit back, relax, and enjoy the rolling hills. Or eat your lunch. Or read a book. Or catch up on some work. The time is yours.

7. 4 and above.

   Stuck in traffic: the scenery has just passed you by, and it looks like the benefits of train travel have, too. But don't worry, if you jump on the next train you can brush up on all the good stuff.

8. 3 and above.

   Stuck in traffic: the scenery has just passed you by, and it looks like the benefits of train travel have, too. But don't worry, if you jump on the next train you can brush up on all the good stuff.

9. 2 and above.

   Stuck in traffic: the scenery has just passed you by, and it looks like the benefits of train travel have, too. But don't worry, if you jump on the next train you can brush up on all the good stuff.

10. 0 and above.

    Stuck in traffic: the scenery has just passed you by, and it looks like the benefits of train travel have, too. But don't worry, if you jump on the next train you can brush up on all the good stuff.

11. 1 and above.

    Stuck in traffic: the scenery has just passed you by, and it looks like the benefits of train travel have, too. But don't worry, if you jump on the next train you can brush up on all the good stuff.

_{* Sources: theguardian.com/i-came-by-train/2024/jan/12/i-came-by-train-sources-and-methodology}

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