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<p>The Government considers air pollution on the railway to be an important issue.
The Department for Transport is working closely with Network Rail and industry to
improve air quality for railway users, workers, and neighbours.</p><p> </p><p>The
Environment Bill introduces measures to improve the natural environment, including
outdoor air quality. The Bill establishes a duty to set a legally binding target on
fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations in outdoor air as this is the most
damaging pollutant to human health. An additional legally binding air quality target
will also be set through the target framework. Setting ambitious air quality targets
will drive comprehensive action across all parts of Government and society to reduce
emissions and will deliver health benefits in all locations including stations.</p><p>
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