Public transport is also key. CO2 emissions per passenger for train and coach are, on average, six to eight times lower than car travel. And, on average, trains create one third of the CO2 emissions of a plane.
Public transport could undoubtedly provide a greater share of local and longer distance travel. With Eurostar connecting us to Europe’s high-speed rail network, this is becoming a much more realistic alternative. See our public transport page for more ideas of changing the way you travel.