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Recommendation 16
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Paragraph: 127
Freight transport and high-speed rail are the most significant decarbonisation challenges in the rail sector.
Recommendation
Freight transport and high-speed rail are the most significant decarbonisation challenges in the rail sector. To meet its objective to phase out all diesel-powered trains by 2040, the Government must increase the current pace of electrification set out in Network Rail’s traction decarbonisation plan. The lifespan of rolling stock alone means that any rail projects currently being developed that are not wholly electrified—such as East West Rail—place in doubt the achievability of the 2040 target.
Paragraph Reference:
127
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 15 June 2023. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗