And with 80 per cent of Pinterestâs report predictions coming true for the last three years in a row, itâs a pretty safe bet that travellers will be keen to hit the tracks.
According to the mood-board-esk platformâs Pinterest Predicts report, searches for rail-related quotes, inspo and aesthetics are all trending way up.
âInterrailing Europe aestheticâ searches were up by 105 per cent in 2022, while âIndian railway station photographyâ saw a 175 per cent increase.
âTrain trip aestheticâ was up by a massive 205 per cent and, as the highest trending search, âTrain quotes travelâ increased by 285 per cent.
According to Pinterest, this particular trend is likely the result of travellers searching for ways to travel with the smallest ecological impact in the wake of the global pandemic.
âTheyâre choosing trains as their primary form of transportationâand boasting about it!âleading to a new term: âtrain braggingâ. As countries add new train routes, introduce sleeper cars and make some journeys free, train travel seems to be just the ticket in 2023,â the platform said.
âThanks to quicker boarding, extra legroom, scenic views and a lower carbon footprint, Gen Z and Millennials will find a renewed love for this timeless mode of transportation.â
Travellers use Pinterest to plan for their future, set goals and gain inspiration, putting the platform in a unique position to predict up-and-coming trends.
âThis isnât another year-end trend report. This is a not-yet-trending reportâa window into the future, from the place where people go to plan it. Letâs look forward to 2023,â the platform said upon releasing the report.