23 сент 2022 г. - (US) Amtrak sets sights on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045

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Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation in the U.S., is focusing on bossting its efforts to contribute more to sustainable transportation.

As part of its vision for the future, Amtrak has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the Amtrak network by 2045, with focuses on increasing efforts across Amtrak’s entire carbon footprint to help reduce environmental impacts from operations while safely moving people.

Amtrak CEO, Stephen Gardner, said: “Not only are trains convenient and comfortable, they are also one of the most sustainable modes of transportation. With new equipment, modernised stations and net-zero emissions, Amtrak can lead the drive toward sustainable transportation throughout the nation.”

U.S. Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, commented: “We congratulate Amtrak for this ambitious commitment to further reduce its carbon footprint, cementing its place as a leader in the clean transportation revolution. As we continue working to implement President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), we look forward to working with Amtrak to demonstrate the key role of passenger rail in fighting climate change.”

https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/news/137693/amtrak-net-zero-ghg-emissions-2045/