Transport for London (TfL) has announced the installation of 6,000 Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs at King’s Cross St Pancras Tube station.
Currently, more than 40% of Tube stations across London – such as Westminster, Golders Green and Old Street – have been converted to LED lighting, with further stations, such as Bank and Monument planned for a lighting upgrade in the coming years.
King’s Cross LED upgrades are expected to generate energy savings of 1400 MWh per year, equivalent to 300 tonnes of CO2 and up to £455,000 in operational savings in the first year.
TfL also reports that LED lighting lasts longer than traditional fluorescent lighting, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
Chief safety, health and environment officer at TfL Lilli Matson said: “Decarbonising our operation is key to reducing the impact of public transport on climate change.
“By upgrading key stations like King’s Cross St Pancras to LED lighting, it not only provides a brighter, more pleasing environment for our customers, but it also helps us reduce costs and carbon emissions.
“Work to decarbonise our operational buildings helps us run a more energy efficient network, underpinning our commitment to do what we can to ensure our services are the most sustainable way to move around the city.
“London is helping to lead the way towards achieving net zero and we are committed to doing what we can to ensure our services are the most sustainable way to move around the city.”
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