Rail air quality policy statement
Sets out the government’s approach to improving air quality across the passenger railway in England.
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Linked documents
- Policy Paper Rail air quality policy statement
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This policy statement explains what organisations running trains and stations are expected to do to reduce emissions and manage air pollution.
The purpose of this policy statement is to:
- set outcomes and measures for reducing air pollution across the passenger railway
- strengthen monitoring and evidence to support action
The statement covers:
- the mainline passenger railway in England
- stations, trains, depots and sidings where people may be exposed to pollution
- measures to reduce emissions and manage air quality over time