Getting There Greener: EMR delivers low carbon upgrades at Chesterfield Station
- Chesterfield station receives £70,000 green energy investment
- Station now fully lit by LEDs and powered by state-of-the-art heat pump
- Work part of EMR's Getting There Greener strategy
As part of its ongoing Getting There Greener strategy, East Midlands Railway (EMR) has completed a £70,000 investment in energy efficiency and decarbonisation works at Chesterfield Station - the first fully LED-lit station on the EMR network.
The scheme is part of EMR’s broader Low Carbon Stations programme, which supports the company's Net Zero Pathway and its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045.
The work at Chesterfield included a full upgrade to LED lighting across platforms, car parks, and internal areas, as well as the complete removal of gas-fired heating.
It is the first EMR station to have its full gas system replaced by state-of-the-art air source heat pump technology - powered by 100% renewable electricity.
The Low Carbon Stations programme focuses on high-consumption, inefficient locations identified through EMR’s advanced energy monitoring systems.
Alongside Chesterfield, similar initiatives have been delivered at Derby and East Midlands Parkway. The company is on track to upgrade all remaining gas heating systems across its station estate by 2027.
Matt Stacey, Head of Property at East Midlands Railway, said: “We’re proud of the transformation at Chesterfield, which demonstrates real, measurable progress in reducing our environmental footprint.
“The project has already cut our carbon footprint and saved £7,600 in utility bills, and we expect to use these ongoing savings to help make the financial case for further schemes at other stations in the future. But even at this early stage, it’s clear this has been a success.”
For more information about EMR’s environmental commitments and sustainability initiatives https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/help-manage/about-us/policies/environmental-sustainability-policy