Figures represent emissions caused by UK residents and businesses whether in the United Kingdom or abroad, but exclude emissions within the United Kingdom which can be attributed to overseas residents and businesses.
Sector and industry classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.
Citation formats
COâ‚‚ emissions from rail transportation in the United Kingdom 1990-2021
Rail transportation in the United Kingdom produced nearly two million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2021. Rail transportation now accounts for roughly 1.4 percent of UK transportation emissions.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
Office for National Statistics (UK). (June 5, 2023). Carbon dioxide emissions from rail transportation in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/486060/co2-emission-from-rail-transport-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Carbon dioxide emissions from rail transportation in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. June 5, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/486060/co2-emission-from-rail-transport-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2023). Carbon dioxide emissions from rail transportation in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/486060/co2-emission-from-rail-transport-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Rail Transportation in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 Metric Tons)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 5 Jun 2023, /statistics/486060/co2-emission-from-rail-transport-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Carbon dioxide emissions from rail transportation in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/486060/co2-emission-from-rail-transport-uk/ (last visited July 21, 2026)
Carbon dioxide emissions from rail transportation in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), June 5, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/486060/co2-emission-from-rail-transport-uk/
