Eurostar generates ten times less CO2 than flying the same routes

Eurostar generates ten times less CO2 than flying the same routes

At Eurostar being green is important so we've commissioned some
detailed research on the subject. Our findings show that passengers
who fly between London, Paris and Brussels generate ten times more
emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) than travellers
who go by rail.

The research was carried out by a consortium of Paul Watkiss
Associates and AEA Technology Environment. It uses detailed data on
electricity supplies, power station emissions and transmission losses;
Eurostar and airline load factors; and the range of aircraft and
engine types and emissions.

The figures are the most detailed ever produced and are based on
actual passenger numbers, exact distances of rail and air routes,
actual aircraft types in use on different routes, and the mix of
electricity sources used by Eurostar trains.

"ocelot" wrote in message
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Eurostar generates ten times less CO2 than flying the same routes

Having used Eurostar once, I intend to fly in future.

Colin Bignell

On Tue, 3 Apr 2007 17:51:24 +0100, "nightjar" nightjar@insert
my surname here.uk.com wrote:


"ocelot" wrote in message
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Eurostar generates ten times less CO2 than flying the same routes

Having used Eurostar once, I intend to fly in future.

From London to Paris. Hm. A lot cheaper to fly, but not time
saving.

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Hatunen wrote:

On Tue, 3 Apr 2007 17:51:24 +0100, "nightjar" nightjar@insert
my surname here.uk.com wrote:


"ocelot" wrote in message
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Eurostar generates ten times less CO2 than flying the same routes

Having used Eurostar once, I intend to fly in future.

From London to Paris. Hm. A lot cheaper to fly, but not time
saving.

Unless you've flown into LHR and want to go to Paris right away.

If you could board Eurostar from Heathrow ...

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Martin wrote:


Unless you've flown into LHR and want to go to Paris right away.

If you could board Eurostar from Heathrow ...

... or fly directly to Paris?
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That's what I did, fly BMI. But if you could take Eurostar to Gare du
Nord, I guess it would be, it would be a more compelling option.

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On Tue, 3 Apr 2007 17:51:24 +0100, "nightjar" nightjar@insert
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"ocelot" wrote in message
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Eurostar generates ten times less CO2 than flying the same routes

Having used Eurostar once, I intend to fly in future.

From London to Paris. Hm. A lot cheaper to fly, but not time
saving.

For me, Gatwick is a lot closer than Ashford International Station.

Colin Bignell

On Apr 3, 6:51 pm, "nightjar" nightjar@insert my surname
here.uk.com wrote:
"ocelot" wrote in message

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Eurostar generates ten times less CO2 than flying the same routes

Having used Eurostar once, I intend to fly in future.

Colin Bignell

and the reason is .....

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On Apr 3, 6:51 pm, "nightjar" nightjar@insert my surname
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"ocelot" wrote in message

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Eurostar generates ten times less CO2 than flying the same routes

Having used Eurostar once, I intend to fly in future.

Colin Bignell

and the reason is .....

I didn't like the train journey.

Colin Bignell

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"ocelot" wrote in message
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On Apr 3, 6:51 pm, "nightjar" nightjar@insert my surname
here.uk.com wrote:
"ocelot" wrote in message

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Eurostar generates ten times less CO2 than flying the same routes

Having used Eurostar once, I intend to fly in future.

Colin Bignell

and the reason is .....

I didn't like the train journey.

I can't imagine why. I found it very pleasant all the times I did it.
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I didn't like the train journey.

I can't imagine why. I found it very pleasant all the times I did it.

I prefer the baggage handling facilities on an air flight and do not enjoy
the company of uncontrolled and noisy children.

Colin Bignell