Making a positive impact on air quality
Air quality is recognised as a significant public health issue, with transport a major contributor to emissions. Overall rail emissions may be relatively minor, but these can be significant at a local level. Nationally, the contribution of rail to air pollution is relatively small when compared to other modes but may be significant at a local level.
The rail industry is working to reduce its adverse impact on air quality. Guidance and goals will be set out in the Sustainable Rail Blueprint to help industry collaborate and improve air quality.
Here we provide information to help you monitor, model and mitigate emissions and ensure efforts are targeted effectively.
Air Quality Topics
CLEAR Programme
See the research catalogue for our Clean Air Research Programme (CLEAR) projects. This incorporate robust research to measure air quality on the rail network and gain a better understanding of rail’s contribution to local pollution levels.
See the research catalogue for our Clean Air Research Programme (CLEAR) projects. This incorporate robust research to measure air quality on the rail network and gain a better understanding of rail’s contribution to local pollution levels.
Sustainability services

Environmental and Social Sustainability consultancy
Our rail consultancy services combine insights and expertise to provide independent support about various sustainability topics. We help you keep rail greener than other transport modes.

Training courses
Our training courses reflects the knowledge and skills needs of the industry and is based on our rail expertise.

Sustainable Development Case Studies
A selection of case studies showcasing how the Rail Sustainable Development Principles are being put into practice successfully across the industry.
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