By Scott Wright
THE drive by the rail and road freight industry to achieve net zero status has been highlighted during the COP26 climate change summit this week.
The move towards reducing emissions across the sector’s supply chains in Scotland and the UK has been showcased at a three-day event, titled Low Carbon Logistics, which concluded on Transport Day at the conference yesterday.
As part of the event, UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart took part in a locomotive renaming ceremony.
The Direct Rail Services and Nuclear Transport Solutions class 68 diesel locomotive, which has been repurposed and upgraded to run with cleaner emissions, has been renamed Pride of the North.
Mr Stewart said: “It’s inspiring to see industry pulling together as we all strive to meet robust net zero goals in the supply chain. The repurposing of the locomotive we’re here to see today demonstrates that a move away from fossil fuels is so achievable.
“Utilising the expertise of everyone who has participated in this event from the rail, freight and engineering sectors is vitally important. By sharing ideas and developing innovative new measures, we will embrace a cleaner, greener future.”
The Low Carbon Logistics event aimed to provide a platform for sharing ideas and innovation, and to explore how supply chains can become more sustainable across the freight industry.
Speakers included Alex Hynes, managing director of Scotland’s Railway, Morwen Mands, head of sustainability at Highland Spring, and Paul Sheerin, chief executive of Scottish Engineering.
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