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TRAVEL GREENER WITH HULL TRAINS
Our Paragon fleet of trains operate on bi-mode technology meaning we can run on both electic and diesel where we have overhead electrical wires available on our route. Running on electricity allows us to decrease our emissions and also reduces our noise pollution.
Find journey details below to see how much CO2 you can save when you travel with Hull Trains.
Rail CO₂ Savings Compared to Driving
Hull to London King's Cross
Travelling by rail emits 12.3 times CO2 less than driving.
• 5.45 kgCO2e by train
• 67.2 kgCO2e by car
• 91.9% savings (train vs car)
Selby to London King's Cross
Travelling by rail emits 20 times less CO2 than driving.
• 3.24 kgCO2e by train
• 64.63 kgCO2e by car
• 95% savings (train vs car)
Doncaster to London King's Cross
Travelling by rail emits 22.1 times less CO2 than driving.
• 2.69 kgCO2e by train
• 59.54 kgCO2e by car
• 95.5% saving (train vs car)
Grantham to London King's Cross
Travelling by rail emits 21.3 times less CO2 than driving.
• 1.82 kgCO2e by train
• 38.78 kgCO2e by car
• 95.3% saving (train vs car)
Hull to London King's Cross
Travelling by rail emits 12.3 times CO2 less than driving.
• 5.45 kgCO2e by train
• 67.2 kgCO2e by car
• 91.9% savings (train vs car)
Selby to London King's Cross
Travelling by rail emits 20 times less CO2 than driving.
• 3.24 kgCO2e by train
• 64.63 kgCO2e by car
• 95% savings (train vs car)
Doncaster to London King's Cross
Travelling by rail emits 22.1 times less CO2 than driving.
• 2.69 kgCO2e by train
• 59.54 kgCO2e by car
• 95.5% saving (train vs car)
Grantham to London King's Cross
Travelling by rail emits 21.3 times less CO2 than driving.
• 1.82 kgCO2e by train
• 38.78 kgCO2e by car
• 95.3% saving (train vs car)
| Hull Trains Journey | Distance (km) | CO₂ Savings Compared to Driving | How many times less emissions? (Rail vs Car) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley to London King's Cross | 343.2 km | 91.8% | 12.2x |
| Cottingham to London King's Cross | 336.3 km | 92.2% | 12.8x |
| Hull to London King's Cross | 330 km | 91.9% | 12.3x |
| Brough to London King's Cross | 313.2 km | 93.4% | 15.1x |
| Howden to London King's Cross | 294.1 km | 94.7% | 18.9x |
| Selby to London King's Cross | 280.2 km | 95% | 19.9x |
| Doncaster to London King's Cross | 250.7 km | 95.5% | 22.1x |
| Retford to London King's Cross | 222.8 km | 95.3% | 21.4x |
| Grantham to London King's Cross | 169.6 km | 95.3% | 21.3x |
| Hull to Grantham | 160.4 km | 88.5% | 8.7x |
| Hull to Doncaster | 79.3 km | 90.4% | 10.4x |
| Hull to Selby | 49.7 km | 92.3% | 13x |
| Hull to Brough | 16.8 km | 91.9% | 12.3x |
Travelling Greener By Rail
Travelling by train is a more sustainable way to get from A to B than driving alone in a private car. Rail is a low carbon mode of transport and plays a key role in helping to minimise the carbon impacts of transport. Our Paragon fleet of trains are bi-mode and can operate in both energy efficient diesel mode or by using overhead electric lines.
Our Actions Towards Environmental Sustainability
Not only do we want to provide the best possible journey experience for our passengers, we are constantly looking to make positive changes to the way we operate to benefit the environment. From pollution prevention to resource conservation, we are actively working to minimise our footprint to become more sustainable.
We are always looking at opportunities to enhance and protect the environment where we can control and influence whether it be through the energy we use, the products we buy, the suppliers we use to the waste created by our activities.
Protecting Our Environment
We want to provide the best possible journey experience including making a positive contribution to environmental sustainability. To help us achieve this, we operate environmental and energy management systems.
Hull Trains' energy management system (EnMS) is certified against BS EN ISO 50001:2018 by BSI. The scope of our certification is ‘The energy management system for the provision of passenger rail transportation and head office activities’. BS EN ISO 50001:2018 is the recognised international standard for EnMSs designed to make the most from energy technology. A good EnMS ensures that we understand how our organisation uses energy for operating trains, heating, cooling, and lighting etc., and the opportunities to reduce our energy usage.
View our ISO50001 Certificate | View our Energy Policy Statement
We Mean Green
A single train service can remove up to 500 cars from our roads. Not only is train travel quicker, it's also the most convenient way to travel. Leave the car at home and save money on petrol and save time on travel.
Hull Trains offer the fastest direct journey times from East Yorkshire to London and you'll even arrive into London before 9am on Saturdays. Travelling by rail means you can be more productive on route to your destination, and with our free Wi-Fi you'll stay connected throughout your journey with us.
How Can I Travel More Sustainably?
Choose an Eticket
Go paperless and travel with an eticket. This is our most popular ticket delivery method and you'll also skip collection queues at the station.
Travel with Hull Trains
Travel by rail on board our high-tech Paragon fleet with less CO2 emissions thanks to our bi-mode capabilities.
Locally Sourced
Our Standard Class and First Class food and drink offering includes local Yorkshire suppliers which reduces our carbon footprint by shortening the supply chain.
Choose an Eticket
Go paperless and travel with an eticket. This is our most popular ticket delivery method and you'll also skip collection queues at the station.
Travel with Hull Trains
Travel by rail on board our high-tech Paragon fleet with less CO2 emissions thanks to our bi-mode capabilities.
Locally Sourced
Our Standard Class and First Class food and drink offering includes local Yorkshire suppliers which reduces our carbon footprint by shortening the supply chain.
Sustainability FAQs
The emissions are presented in terms of kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions equivalent (kgCO2e).
