Best Foot Forward

BFF has been commissioned by RSSB to undertake a whole lifecycle carbon footprint analysis of the national rail network. BFF will be developing an emissions profile that includes traction energy, offices, rolling stock and infrastructure such as track, stations, depots and signalling equipment. The rail industry is undoubtedly complex, but is also a data-rich environment which is essential for carbon footprint analyses. BFF will be liaising with key members of the industry, including Network Rail and train operating companies to provide an industry-wide emissions profile. Our project will provide insight for RSSB, DfT and other stakeholders to enable effective planning for emissions reductions in line with the objectives of the industry white paper, “Delivering a Sustainable Railway”. Our project will be completed in the first half of 2010, with results made publicly available in due course.