Government orders "cleaner, greener, quieter" trains

James S Murray
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Larger, lighter and more fuel efficient fleet of Intercity trains promises to cut journey times, overcrowding and carbon emissions per passenger

New hybrid engines, light-weight aluminium shells and longer carriages promise to slash carbon emissions per passenger from the expanded fleet of Intercity trains announced by the government yesterday....

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