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| First UK biodiesel train launched | First UK biodiesel train launched |
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| The UK's first train to run on biodiesel is being launched as part of an attempt to make rail travel more environmentally friendly. | The UK's first train to run on biodiesel is being launched as part of an attempt to make rail travel more environmentally friendly. |
| The Virgin Voyager train has been modified to run on eco-friendly fuel and the company is aiming to convert more in the future. | |
| The train uses a blended fuel which is 20% biodiesel - to reduce CO2 emissions without harming the engine. | The train uses a blended fuel which is 20% biodiesel - to reduce CO2 emissions without harming the engine. |
| The London Euston to Llandudno passenger train leaves at 1127 BST. | The London Euston to Llandudno passenger train leaves at 1127 BST. |
| The journey will be launched by prime minister-in-waiting Gordon Brown. | The journey will be launched by prime minister-in-waiting Gordon Brown. |
| Biodiesel is a processed fuel derived from biological sources such as vegetable oils which is biodegradable and produces less CO2 than conventional diesel. | Biodiesel is a processed fuel derived from biological sources such as vegetable oils which is biodegradable and produces less CO2 than conventional diesel. |
| The experiment has been organised by Virgin Trains, the Association of Train Operating Companies and the Rail Safety and Standards Board. | The experiment has been organised by Virgin Trains, the Association of Train Operating Companies and the Rail Safety and Standards Board. |
| If successful, Virgin hopes to convert its entire Voyager fleet to biodiesel fuel, which could cut their emissions by 14%. | |
| "This means 34,500 tonnes less CO2 being emitted into the atmosphere each year, and is equivalent to taking 23,000 cars off the road," Virgin boss Richard Branson said. | |
| He said the company hoped in future to use 100% biodiesel - equivalent to removing 100,000 vehicles from the road. | |
| Speaking ahead of the launch, Mr Brown said: "I want Britain to be a world leader in the development and use of environmentally-friendly fuels. | Speaking ahead of the launch, Mr Brown said: "I want Britain to be a world leader in the development and use of environmentally-friendly fuels. |
| "I believe they will play a fundamental part in our efforts to reduce emissions and tackle climate change." | "I believe they will play a fundamental part in our efforts to reduce emissions and tackle climate change." |