Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 20
20
The long-term rail decarbonisation strategy must explain the process by which the development of alternative...
Conclusion
The long-term rail decarbonisation strategy must explain the process by which the development of alternative technologies will be reviewed and how such technologies can be incorporated into the network strategy, if they reach the necessary level of development.(Paragraph 88) Decarbonising rail freight
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government agrees with this recommendation. The Network Rail-led Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy (TDNS) recommends that Network Rail regional teams translate the national picture developed as part of TDNS into regional “bottom- up” assessments that support the implementation of TDNS’ recommended pathways. This work should include a review of alternative technologies where appropriate. By bringing track and train closer together into a single entity, Great British Railways will be ideally placed to consider electrification, hydrogen and battery concurrently, determine the best option, and commission both the necessary infrastructure and the right rolling stock to deliver decarbonisation outcomes. The analysis that informs TDNS will be updated periodically to take into account the development of rail decarbonisation technologies.