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Research and statistics

12 results that are All research and statistics, sorted by Updated (newest)
  • Statistics on electricity and diesel consumption of mainline passenger and freight operators in Great Britain and estimates of their associated CO2e emissions.

  • Annual data covering data relating to the length of the rail network, new electrification projects, number of stations and passenger rolling stock.

  • Annual summary containing key results from each of our main statistical outputs published in the last 12 months.

  • Statistics on CO2 emissions and electricity and diesel consumption for train operators in Great Britain with the latest data covering April 2021 to March 2022.

  • Summary of progress made delivering the transport decarbonisation plan.

  • An independent assessment of the strategic alternatives to HS2 Eastern Leg, this report forms part of the evidence base for the Integrated Rail Plan 2021.

  • Review of the technology, trialling and deployment needed for a 2050 net zero carbon transport system and used to create the transport decarbonisation plan.

  • Study researching the benefits and issues of creating of a multi-modal hydrogen transport hub within the UK and specifically the Tees Valley area.

  • Statistics on CO2 emissions and electricity and diesel consumption for train operators in Great Britain with the latest data covering April 2019 to March 2020.

  • Independent statement by the Department for Transport Science Advisory Council on research and innovation for transport decarbonisation.

  • Statistics on CO2 emissions and electricity and diesel consumption for train operators in Great Britain with the latest data covering April 2018 to March 2019.

  • John Varley’s independent report to the Department for Transport on Network Rail’s approach to vegetation management.