West Midlands Trains, a prominent player in the UK rail industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates primarily across the West Midlands region. Founded in 2017, the company has quickly established itself as a key provider of passenger rail services, focusing on delivering reliable and efficient transport solutions. Specialising in regional and intercity train services, West Midlands Trains offers a unique blend of modern trains and customer-centric services, catering to both daily commuters and leisure travellers. The company is known for its commitment to improving connectivity and enhancing the travel experience, which has contributed to its strong market position. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, West Midlands Trains continues to achieve notable milestones, including significant investments in fleet upgrades and station improvements, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the rail sector.
How does West Midlands Trains's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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West Midlands Trains's score of 8 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2021, West Midlands Trains reported a total of approximately 86,000 kg CO2e in emissions, comprising 40,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 46,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. For the year 2020, the total emissions were approximately 75.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 43.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 55.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 75.3 million kg CO2e. West Midlands Trains has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no documented initiatives aimed at reducing emissions. The emissions data is cascaded from West Midlands Trains Ltd, indicating a corporate family relationship. The company is committed to improving its carbon footprint, as evidenced by its focus on reducing carbon emissions per kilometre travelled by its trains, which is reported at 0.854 kg CO2e per vehicle-kilometre. However, further details on specific climate commitments or future targets remain unspecified.
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| 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 43,721,000 |
| Scope 2 | 55,398,000 |
| Scope 3 | 75,346,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
West Midlands Trains has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

