G&W Green

Carbon Calculator
To estimate the amount of carbon dioxide that can be prevented from entering the atmosphere by using freight rail instead of trucks, click here.

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SmartWaySMPartnership
Genesee & Wyoming is proud to be one of the first short line railroad participants in the U.S. EPA SmartWaySM Transportation Partnership, a voluntary collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the freight transportation industry designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. G&W received a top SmartWay Performance Score for outstanding environmental performance.

G&W Green Initiatives
As a leader in the short line railroad industry, and consistent with our Environmental Policy, G&W is committed to a series of initiatives to protect the environment, conserve fuel and reduce locomotive emissions.
 
Environmental Assessment Program
"Mother-Slug" Locomotives
Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)
"GenSet" Locomotives