THE TRANSPORT minister and Member of Parliament for Copeland has revealed the Government’s area’s of focus when it comes to reduce carbon emissions.

MP for Copeland and Department for Transport minister Trudy Harrison has said that making transport greener is a top priority in efforts to reduce carbon emissions to net zero and tackle climate change.

Mrs Harrison said: “Decarbonisation is at the heart of the UK's transport agenda and we’re supporting a net zero future that works for everyone.”

Improving public transport and making it a sustainable mode of travel could reduce the amount of cars on the roads and put a dent in the nation’s emissions.

“While cars clearly continue to have a role to play in getting people from A to B, especially in rural areas, we want to help people make the switch to greener electric vehicles – as well as level up people’s access to great public transport services and shared transport schemes.”

Mrs Harrison is working with National Rail and Stagecoach on plans to improve the connectivity of train stations making them easier to reach for those living in rural communities.

The transport minister is working with the organisation on plans for a shuttle service in Cumbria, providing transport to nearby train stations. Similar services are being run elsewhere in the country.

Electric vehicles are also a focus of the Government’s decarbonisation efforts.

Mrs Harrison said: "Our Transport Decarbonisation Plan sets out our ambitious plans to reduce emissions. As part of this, we have recently committed a further £620 million to support the transition to zero emission vehicles, building on the £1.9 billion from the Spending Review 2020.

"We're also providing greater choice and more sustainable options for travel by supporting new modes of transport such as shared bike schemes, car clubs and car sharing.

“The UK is driving the green revolution and our important plans are focussed on reducing carbon emissions, creating cleaner air and boosting new jobs up and down the country.”