UK Rail Operator Lumo Partners with Marka for Greener Travel

• Lumo's green office ranks among the top 10% of the most sustainable new buildings in the UK and is completely paper-free.
• The companies are based in North East England and promote the region's sustainable practices.

The UK's first all-electric rail company, Lumo, has partnered with the UK's first standardised sustainability rating provider for the hospitality industry, Marka, to scale up sustainable travel.

This partnership will help Lumo ratchet up transparency in its sustainability initiatives and encourage the tourism and travel sector to adopt greener practices.

The rail operator has already raised the sustainability bar in rail transportation by running its 100% electric fleet, providing a 50% plant-based menu, promoting e-ticketing, as well as replacing plastic bottles with other sustainable alternatives.

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Lumo will work in length and breadth with Marka to expand its sustainable operations and build its position as a leader in green transportation.

Martijn Gilbert, Managing Director at Lumo, said: “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Lumo. As the UK’s first all-electric rail company, we embrace partnerships that helps to drive even greener travel and enhanced customer experiences. We’re thrilled to be working with together with Marka to ensure we remain a leader in sustainable travel.”

Chiara Wilson, Operational Director at Marka, commented: “We're thrilled to be working with Lumo trains to showcase their onboard sustainability to customers. Being able to work with the only train operator based in Newcastle is a huge opportunity to spread the message of cultural, social and environmental sustainability to people of the region and beyond. We're excited to see where the partnership will lead and we are enthusiastic about the positive change we can bring to the sector.”

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Source: Lumo