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A review of Network Rails global warmin action plan

Railway Technology · Alexander Love · last updated
Yet Network Rail’s plans are in line with keeping that temperature rise to 1.5˚C. Emissions reduction targetsThere are three categories of emissions that Network Rail has plans to address. An estimated two-thirds of Network Rail’s emissions come from suppliers, including construction and manufacturing, as well as the fuel it buys such as diesel. “Network Rail has set a zero net loss target for biodiversity by 2024”In addition, Network Rail has started trialling electric vehicles, including maintenance vans. In the last three years, NETWORK RAIL has electrified 700 single-track miles, and more is certain to follow.