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Enhanced energy efficiency
Avanti is deeply committed to sustainability , going beyond the electrification of its fleet . Andy explains how the refurbishment of its Pendolino fleet aligns with environmentally friendly practices while enhancing customer experience . “ When it comes to sustainability , the more people we can encourage to travel by rail , the more sustainable we become . Our energy utilization and CO 2 equivalent emissions are decreasing not only due to our initiatives but also because of the changing grid mix , with more electricity generated from renewable and lower carbon sources , which is helpful for our environmental credentials . Nonetheless , we are also taking action at the local level in our stations , installation building management systems , energy efficient lighting , and making improvements in our water consumption . Even though we only operate 16 stations due to our long-distance focus and tend to exclusively deal with medium or larger sized stations , we are very keen to make sure that we do our bit in terms of station housekeeping to reduce our carbon footprint .
“ Furthermore , during the refurbishment of our Pendolino trains , we made a variety of improvements to their environmental credentials . For example , they are now fitted with more energy efficient lighting , as we recognized that what was leading-edge technology 20 years ago is no longer considered so today . The purpose of the refurbishment was not just to give customers a better experience through a refurbished saloon , but also to take the opportunity to make improvements with energy usage on trains as well as some accessibility enhancements after consulting with out accessibility panel ,” he adds .
Transforming rail transport
As our conversation draws to a close Andy sheds light on the challenges Avanti is anticipating within the next few years and the wider future and its efforts to overcome them . “ The government has expressed its intention to nationalize train operators once legislative changes have been made , but there are
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