NS Hispeed and energy efficient travel

NS Hispeed and energy efficient travel

NS Hispeed wants it to be possible for you to continue travelling in a nice and comfortable way in the future. Therefore, we support energy efficient travel. That is both travelling and looking out for the environment, the population, nature and culture. By improving energy efficiency, further reducing CO2 emissions and being aware of how best to use energy sources, we are contributing to a better environment.

Travel and CO2 emissions

This research has shown that the (high-speed) train, when compared to planes and average automobiles, is the greenest method of transportation. Depending on the trip, the (high-speed) train emits roughly 7 times less CO2 and other greenhouse gases per passenger than an aeroplane. Also when compared to an average automobile with two persons in it, the (high-speed) train scores a lot better.

Travel and air pollution

Travel does not only contribute to the greenhouse effect, but also to air pollution. The burning of petrol, diesel and kerosene fuels releases harmful substances, such as nitrogen oxides and other small polluting particles, which degrade the air quality. In Europe, these substances are also emitted when electricity is generated to operate trains. Trains in Europe are fuelled partially by water and nuclear power. These energy sources contribute less to the greenhouse effect and air pollution; however, nuclear energy has other negative effects on the environment, such as its production of radioactive waste. Research has shown that per passenger, the train is, on average, roughly one half as harmful to the environment as a car with 2 people in it, and, again on average, four times less harmful than a plane flying to the same destination.

Your green contribution

With just a few small adjustments to your lifestyle, you can make a ‘green’ contribution. For example, by choosing the (high-speed) train for travel to destinations within 600 km. NS Hispeed brings you quickly and comfortably to many European destinations.

The results

Below, CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions are shown, calculated from our departure stations. The emission of CO2 and other greenhouse gases is calculated based on the average number of passengers. The automobile is calculated with an average of 2 travellers. For train and plane travel, the transport to the NS Hispeed departure stations and the aeroport are also included in the calculation. The outcome for the plane is calculated based on the most accurate information about CO2 emissions and the best scientific estimations of the other greenhouse gases that an aeroplane gives off at high altitudes.