Transport Decarbonisation
2026-06-11
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Q1
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The question arises from the need to address climate change and energy security by transitioning to cleaner transportation methods.
What steps are being taken to help decarbonise the transport sector? The issue involves electrifying vehicles, overhauling public transport, supporting low carbon fuel uptake in aviation, and funding technology innovation for maritime.
Decarbonising transport is vital. We are accelerating electric vehicle roll-out, improving public transport, supporting low-carbon fuels in aviation, and funding maritime technology through a multimillion-pound research programme.
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The high cost of electricity is threatening to make the investment in shore power infrastructure at Portsmouth International Port economically unviable, with grid transmission standing charges making shore power significantly more expensive than marine diesel.
Portsmouth International Port has invested in shore power infrastructure. However, the high cost of electricity threatens this investment. What steps are being taken to ensure that shore power infrastructure is economically viable? The issue involves high electricity prices and connection times.
High electricity prices impact shore power viability in the short term. The Government are working to improve connection times, engage with the sector, and mitigate high costs. UK SHORE investment includes onsite energy generation and battery storage to help reduce costs.
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Q3
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The transition to electric trains aims to decarbonise the railway network but concerns have been raised about potential service reductions for commuters in Woking.
When diesel trains are replaced with electric trains to decarbonise the South Western Railway network, can it be assured that there will be no reduction in service for commuting constituents in Woking? The issue involves service improvements and efficiency gains from electric rolling stock.
We believe that having electric rolling stock for train services can improve efficiency on the railway. We hope these improvements can be realised for Woking constituents.
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The answer does not provide specific assurances against service reductions, focusing instead on potential efficiency gains from electric trains.
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