UK rail network signals intention to cut carbon emissions by a quarter

James Murray
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Industry masterplan sets out electrification, freight and solar energy upgrade programme designed to boost capacity and slash emissions

The UK's rail industry has this week set out ambitious new plans designed to slash the network's operating costs and reduce carbon emissions by 25 per cent per passenger kilometre by the end of the decade....

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