Environment

We are increasingly seeing the effect of climate change on the world around us and it is up to all of us to take action to reduce the impact we have on our environment.

At ScotRail we are taking steps to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions and become more fuel efficient. We’re trying to make the best use of our resources and reduce waste. Click on the link below to read more about what we’re doing.

You can make a big difference too - taking the train is a great way to start so click on the link below and look out for the ‘small change, big difference’ symbol to see how train travel can help reduce your carbon footprint.

What we’re doing to reduce our impact on the environment

We all have a responsibility, both at corporate level and as individuals, to reduce the effect we have on the environment around us.

ScotRail’s dedicated, formal environmental policy is pledged to help Scotland reduce its carbon footprint by encouraging the increased use of rail travel over less fuel efficient transport modes.

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What you can do to reduce your impact on the environment

Did you know that over 40% of the average person’s carbon footprint comes from personal transport such as cars, motorbikes and flights?

So how can you reduce your carbon footprint? On a passenger kilometre basis, travelling by train is less carbon intensive than traveling by car.

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Read our Climate Change Strategy

Learn more about Climate Change

Calculate your carbon footprint