Railway Stations: Solar Power

(asked on 12th October 2026) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government how many railway stations in the UK have installed rooftop or car park solar panels.


Answered by
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill Portrait
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
This question was answered on 26th October 2026

Decisions on installing rooftop or car park solar panels are made locally by station owners and stakeholders taking into account costs, benefits and local circumstances.

Currently, there are 26 railway stations managed by rail operators at the Department for Transport Operator with rooftop or car park solar panels in use.

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