jamesontheroad
OBS Chief
Thought I'd post some examples of a growing trend over here in Europe. Rail operators are increasingly taking the initiative and and riding the growing popular preference for environmentally friendly travel and responsible purchasing choices in the publicity and marketing. Amtrak would seem ideally placed to push this aspect of their services; especially in the north-east corridor but perhaps elsewhere.
Here are some of the more interesting online examples... how could Amtrak properly push their sustainable advantage over the plane or car?
Virgin Trains (UK):
http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/gogreener/default.aspx
(note the shameless use of cutesy-wutesy bunny wabbits)
Eurostar (UK, FR, BE):
http://www.eurostar.com/UK/uk/leisure/trav...en_Eurostar.jsp
SNCF's Eco-comparateur (in French only, allows you to compare the price and environmental cost of plane/train/car)
http://www.voyages-sncf.com/dynamic/_SvTer...ator_wishes.jsp
*j* :blink:
Here are some of the more interesting online examples... how could Amtrak properly push their sustainable advantage over the plane or car?
Virgin Trains (UK):
http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/gogreener/default.aspx
(note the shameless use of cutesy-wutesy bunny wabbits)
Eurostar (UK, FR, BE):
http://www.eurostar.com/UK/uk/leisure/trav...en_Eurostar.jsp
SNCF's Eco-comparateur (in French only, allows you to compare the price and environmental cost of plane/train/car)
http://www.voyages-sncf.com/dynamic/_SvTer...ator_wishes.jsp
*j* :blink: