On the right track: Eurostar refreshes sustainability goals

Madeleine Cuff
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New 10-point plan will see Eurostar halve plastic waste by 2020 and push for clean power for all its train services

International rail operator Eurostar has revealed a fresh 10-point sustainability plan to further cut the environmental impact of train travel, with proposals to power services using clean energy and eradicate...

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