Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 4 September 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 September 2019. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railway Signals
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to encourage Network Rail to generate the electricity it consumes from standby electricity generators for its signalling instalments from renewable energy sources.
- Answer
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Network Rail is conducting a study to assess the potential for large scale renewable energy generation across its estate. The long-term aim of the project is to see Network Rail generating renewable electricity for both train traction and other uses.
The Department for Transport recently funded a demonstrator project that has connected 100 solar panels to the Wessex route’s traction system, with energy from the panels set to power signalling and lights.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL17706
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Railway signals Renewable energy
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- 2019-09-09 19:34:59 +0100
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