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<p>The Government has set an ambitious, legally binding target to reach net-zero greenhouse
gas emissions from the UK by 2050. Rail must make a significant contribution towards
achieving this target as part of our Transport Decarbonisation Plan.</p><p> </p><p>We
are working with Network Rail to develop a costed decarbonisation network strategy
which will inform decisions on the scale and pace of rail decarbonisation. This work
will consider the full range of available technologies and identify which is most
appropriate for each part of the rail network.</p><p> </p><p>Decisions on rolling
stock will be taken as part of this wider strategy, alongside decisions on infrastructure.
We will reduce use of diesel trains as we electrify a greater proportion of the network
and as new technologies such as battery and hydrogen become more mature.</p><p> </p>
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