Carbon footprint of Train Journey
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1 km traveling by train = 0.04 kg CO2e (?)
This equals approximately:
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0.0 servings of 10g protein Beef (beef herd)
(Proteins) 🍌 0.0 kilograms Bananas
(Fruits) ✈️ 0.1 kilometers flight
(Transport) 🚗 0.2 kilometers driving a petrol car
(Cars) 🚶 0.2 kilometers walking
(Transport) 🚌 0.3 kilometers traveling by bus
(Transport) 🚲 0.5 kilometers cycling
(Transport) 🔌 0.7 kilometers driving an electric car
(Cars) 📺 1.0 hour streaming video
(Streaming) 🤖 9.3 queries using ChatGPT
(AI) 🔍 177.5 searches searching on Google
(Search Engine)
(Proteins) 🍌 0.0 kilograms Bananas
(Fruits) ✈️ 0.1 kilometers flight
(Transport) 🚗 0.2 kilometers driving a petrol car
(Cars) 🚶 0.2 kilometers walking
(Transport) 🚌 0.3 kilometers traveling by bus
(Transport) 🚲 0.5 kilometers cycling
(Transport) 🔌 0.7 kilometers driving an electric car
(Cars) 📺 1.0 hour streaming video
(Streaming) 🤖 9.3 queries using ChatGPT
(AI) 🔍 177.5 searches searching on Google
(Search Engine)
Can I offset this?
While carbon offsetting is an option, it's generally better to choose more sustainable alternatives when available. Offsetting should be your last resort after reducing emissions.
Footprints
| Option | CO2 (kg) | Per |
|---|---|---|
| National Rail | 0.04 | km |
| International Rail | 0.0045 | km |
Related Activities
| Option | CO2 (kg) | Per | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Flight (Flight) | 0.46 | km | 0.00 - 20000.00 km |
| Walking (Walking) | 0.16 | km | |
| Average Local Bus (Bus Journey) | 0.11 | km | |
| Cycling (Cycling) | 0.08 | km |
Explanation
Train travel emissions per passenger kilometer. Actual emissions vary significantly by country based on energy sources.
Sources
DEFRA (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero), 2024.
Based on UK rail network as example.
Emissions vary significantly by country depending on energy sources.
All sources accessed: 7 February 2025