This is part of the celebration of 200 years of the modern railway.
A unique partnership between art education charity Art UK and the Railway 200 campaign has resulted in a longlist of 200 artworks, selected from 94 public collections across the UK.
The artworks, which date from the 1830s to the 21st century, celebrate the rail industry.
Art enthusiasts have until midnight on April 11 to select their top three favourites.
Arts Minister Sir Chris Bryant MP said: “From the first puff of smoke from a locomotive the railway and its stations have captured the imagination of artists.
“Through this wonderful array of artworks, Art UK has shown the true cultural and historical significance of the rail industry.”
” I encourage everyone to vote for their favourite pieces and I hope these celebrations will help more people to be inspired by our beloved railways.”
Alan Hyde from Railway 200 said: “The railway has shaped our cultural landscape and long inspired artists down the ages, and it continues to be a source of inspiration.
“We hope that, in rail’s bicentenary year, more people will appreciate the cultural contribution of the railway and travel by train to enjoy at first hand the amazing work of talented artists who have enriched our lives.”
“The long list of artworks shows the wide range of artists who have been inspired by train travel and gives an insight into the wonderful richness of the UK’s collections of publicly owned art.”
The 20 most popular artworks will be announced on World Art Day, April 15, and will form an online exhibition on the Art UK website until December 31, 2025.
Art lovers will then be able to vote again for an outright winner from the top 20.
The world’s favourite UK railway art will be announced on June 9, the birthday of rail pioneer George Stephenson.
To register to vote, go online.
