Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 80017

Network Rail: Renewable Energy

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Alex Mayer

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an estimate of the potential renewable power generation capacity of Network Rail’s estate.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

In May 2020 Network Rail carried out a survey and analysis of its land estate to assess the potential suitability for renewable energy generation. It was determined that there is potential capacity of 188 MWp across 34 potential sites.Network Rail purchas...

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