Virgin Voyager moved from London Euston to Llandudno, North Wales marking the first green train transportation in Europe.
The train is the first in Europe to use a practicable blended fuel which can significantly reduce CO2 emissions. As part of a six-month national trial, Virgin Trains will run one of its Voyagers on a 20 percent biodiesel blend.
If the trial is a success the company will convert their Voyager fleet to run on B20 biodiesel which could cut CO2 emissions by up to 14 percent. This means 34,500 tonnes less CO2 being emitted into the atmosphere each year, and is equivalent to taking 23,000 cars off the road.
Special biodiesel fueling stations were set up along the route, and modifications were made to the powerful Cummins’ engines that power the Voyager. Everyone hopes that this trial run which is a part of the scheduled passenger service is a huge success.
Such responsible moves by influential corporate citizens will contribute towards a greener earth in the future.
