Study: UK business train travel generates nine times less CO2 emissions than driving

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Research carried out by the Rail Delivery Group claims business trips taken by train in the UK produce nine times less CO2 than passenger cars

Taking the train for business trips in the UK can produce nine times fewer carbon emissions than going by diesel or petrol car, according to fresh research released today by the Rail Delivery Group...

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