The Government has published it’s Transport Decarbonisation Strategy, which focuses on the priorities needed to decarbonise all domestic transport by 2050.
It outlines a plan to create cleaner air, healthier communities, and tens of thousands of new green jobs.
Responding to the announcement, Tim Wood, Interim Chief Executive at Transport for the North, said: “Addressing the climate emergency through the decarbonisation of our transport network is an urgent priority, and this national plan is to be welcomed. The key will be to translate its aims into action as swiftly as possible.
“As our Decarbonisation Strategy for the North of England is finalised later this year we’re confident that our region will set the pace for climate action and hit our target of near-zero carbon emissions from surface transport by 2045 – ahead of national policy.”
“The North is at the cutting edge of green innovation and is perfectly positioned to lead the way on many of the opportunities and initiatives – such as the rollout of electric vehicle charging networks and adoption of hydrogen as a clean fuel. Investment in our region will support the critical Green Economic Revolution and aid the wider levelling-up agenda.
“Publishing the Integrated Rail Plan must now be a priority in order to understand when HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail and other major projects such as the Transpennine Route Upgrade and rail electrification will be delivered.”
Watch the Parliamentary statement by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, read the written statement, or check out the full publication.
You can also learn more about our Decarbonisation Strategy and have your say as part of the consultation.