Train operator launches 10-year sustainability strategy for greener rail travel

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has launched its 2025 Sustainability Strategy, outlining a 10-year plan to make rail travel more inclusive, resilient and low-carbon.

At the heart of the strategy are ambitious targets to cut direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2*) by 63 per cent by 2035 - marking a clear step towards net zero.

Built around three pillars - People, Places and Planet - the strategy is supported by 11 action-focused modules that define where CrossCountry can make the biggest impact.

Jessica Lockwood, CrossCountry’s environment & sustainability manager, said: “This strategy reflects the issues that matter most to our colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

“Aligning our operations with the latest climate science - while embedding social value and resilience into everything we do - means we’re building a railway that’s fit for the future.”

CrossCountry’s head of strategy, Thomas Raynor, said: “Our 2025 Sustainability Strategy is a commitment to long-term change.

“It’s about making rail the natural choice for greener long-distance travel across Great Britain, while creating lasting value for the communities we serve. This is a strategy built not just for today, but for the next decade and beyond.”

click here to read and download CrossCountry’s new sustainability strategy.