Example futuristic train
Example futuristic train
Example futuristic train

Your Future Train

Vote for the finalists in our competition to imagine what trains will look like 200 years from now

Can you imagine what trains will look like 200 years from now?

Will they fly through the air or zoom underground? Maybe they’ll be super fast and have cool features like comfy seats with built in entertainment screens, or even snack machines that serve your favourite treats direct to your seats!

Think about how the trains might work and who will be working on them. Talented school students have been designing their future trains – now it’s time to pick a winner!

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About the competition

What we asked for

  • Draw what you think trains will look like in the year 2225.
  • You can work alone or with friends representing your school.
  • Ask your teacher to send your drawing to socialvalue@srerail.co.uk by the closing date of 6pm on 16th June 2025
  • Make sure your drawing is in JPEG format.
  • The drawing should be at least 2480 x 3508 pixels.
  • Each school can send up to 3 drawings

Judging and prizes

Our team of judges have chosen two finalists from each of two categories:

  • Special Education Needs and Disabilities schools
  • Secondary Schools/Colleges

The winner will be chosen by the public vote on this website (closing date: 17:00 on Monday 7th July) and announced in July 2025.

The winning image will have their picture printed on a special display at Waterloo station in London – one of the busiest stations in the country!

The finalists

Edward Gilchrist – Lansdowne School

Edward Gilchrist – Lansdowne School

 

Sean O’Conner and Hugh Harrison – Bexhill School

Sean O’Conner and Hugh Harrison – Bexhill School

 

Elisabeth Nowell – Thornden School

Elisabeth Nowell – Thornden School

 

Nancy Zhang – Thornden School

Nancy Zhang – Thornden School

 

Daniel Mukilbi – Lansdowne school

Daniel Mukilbi – Lansdowne school

 

Vote for your favourite (closing date: 5pm on 7th July)

Select the entry you want to vote for:
You can vote for one entry only
Edward Gilchrist – Lansdowne School
Sean O’Conner and Hugh Harrison – Bexhill School
Elisabeth Nowell – Thornden School
Nancy Zhang – Thornden School
Daniel Mukilbi – Lansdowne school