Sleeper trains may seem like a relic from the past, but the next generation is tackling some of the pain points of air travel. The Caledonian Sleeper will offer passengers a trip from London to Scotland that’s greener than flying, more reliable than driving, and cheaper than staying at most hotels.

No-frills airlines and hotel comparison sites have made it cheaper than ever to take a relaxing holiday, but do Britons ever consider the environmental cost of their travels? Canvas8 spoke to 15 people from across the UK to understand how they might cut their carbon footprint when going abroad.

Virgin Trains has launched a new ad that highlights all the luxuries that train travel can offer. It comes at a time when people are becoming increasingly mindful of their carbon footprint and looking at alternative, greener methods of holidays and travelling.

Fighting for its share in the booming flight price tracker market, flight-finding app Hitlist quickly searches for the cheapest flights from a list of destinations the user has selected. In doing so, it’s contributing to the rise of the impulsive ‘book-up-and-go’ traveller.