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In 2006/7 one billion and 164 million journeys were made (more than in any year since 1958) and a total of 46.5 billion passenger kilometres travelled (the highest since 1946).
Britain’s rail network comprises 16,116 route kilometres, over 2,500 stations, 40,000 bridges and tunnels, and 9000 level crossings.
Approximately 1600 freight trains are operated on average daily.
Energy and Emissions Statement
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Publication Date: 30th October 2007
Energy and Emissions Statement - 2006/7
Rail travel sharply reducing its carbon footprint, down 5% in one year and 25% in the last ten years.
Rail travel has half the carbon footprint of car and a quarter that of domestic air measured on a per passenger kilometre basis.
Publication Date: 30th October 2007
Energy and Emissions Statement - 2006/7
Rail travel sharply reducing its carbon footprint, down 5% in one year and 25% in the last ten years.
Rail travel has half the carbon footprint of car and a quarter that of domestic air measured on a per passenger kilometre basis.
