Worcestershire Parkway Visit

Last Thursday, pupils from Norton Juxta Kempsey Primary School were joined by representatives from Worcestershire County Council and rail industry partners at the station to mark the significant sustainability milestone – achieving carbon neutral just five years after opening. The station, developed by Worcestershire County Council with support from rail development consultancy SLC, was designed to minimise carbon emissions in line with the council’s Net Zero Carbon Plan. Now, using data from the RSSB Rail Carbon Tool and analysis by SLC, Worcestershire Parkway has been found to have reached a stage where it is removing more carbon from the atmosphere than was emitted during its construction and operation. Over the past five years, our keen Eco Council representatives have regularly visited the station, tending raised beds and to litter pick. At NJK we work together with the love and joy of God to maximise our unique potential, and we hope that we can continue to make a positive contribution. The ongoing links with the station, rail partners and The Bee Friendly Trust have enriched our curriculum and we’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing enthusiasm shown by everyone involved in maintaining and growing these relationships. Since opening on 23 February 2020, just before the pandemic, the station has exceeded passenger projections by more than a decade, showcasing its role as a key transport hub. NJK Schoo