rail

On the wrong track: Without a new strategic approach could the UK rail network be heading for a 'death spiral'?

Rail

On the wrong track: Without a new strategic approach could the UK rail network be heading for a 'death spiral'?

Rail cuts, project scale-backs, and train fare rises could sabotage the UK's progress towards a green economy, campaigners have warned

clock 03 February 2022 • 9 min read
Could the government's re-routed rail plans hamper the UK's net zero ambitions?

Rail

Could the government's re-routed rail plans hamper the UK's net zero ambitions?

The government's £96bn Integrated Rail Plan has faced criticism from green groups and regional politicians, who fear it represents a major downgrade on previous proposals

clock 19 November 2021 • 6 min read
New Lumo train service between London and Edinburgh to challenge short haul flights

Rail

New Lumo train service between London and Edinburgh to challenge short haul flights

New travel service to operate five electric trains and charge passengers as little as £15 to get from London to Edinburgh

clock 07 September 2021 • 2 min read

Transport

The Frying Scotsman? UK hybrid cars to reach EU market via vegetable oil-powered train

DB Cargo's novel train, which is named 'I’m a Climate Hero', will ferry hundreds of Toyota hybrid cars from the Midlands to France and Czechia each week

clock 30 July 2021 • 2 min read

Rail

All aboard: Chiltern Railways prepares UK's first battery-diesel train for full service

Hybrid train to begin operating full passenger service in September in a bid to offer greener and quieter journeys

clock 23 July 2021 • 2 min read

Transport

Transport Decarbonisation Plan: A guide to the government's routemap for net zero transport

The government has provided its more comprehensive plan yet for fully decarbonising transport by 2050 - here is an all you need to know guide for green businesses

clock 15 July 2021 • 13 min read

Transport

Transport firm gives 'Go-Ahead' for net zero strategy

Bus and rail operator submits new 2045 net zero target to the Science Based Targets Initiative

clock 15 July 2021 • 2 min read

Policy

Government targets net zero planes, roads and railways in 'landmark' green transport strategy

Long-awaited Transport Decarbonisation Plan aims to make public transport, walking and cycling 'natural first choice' for UK journeys

clock 14 July 2021 • 8 min read

Rail

On track? Why the railway sector fears a 'boom and bust' approach to net zero journey

British railway industry urges government to end development 'hiatus' for rail electrification, warning UK cannot meet its net zero goals if lines are not upgraded

clock 27 April 2021 • 6 min read

Transport

Poll: Cleaner air and time in nature spurring greener travel habits

A third of UK adults are planning to use trains more in future and one-in-five intend to fly less, YouGov survey finds

clock 23 October 2020 • 3 min read