Network Rail Scotland has announced that it has launched free water fountains for passengers at Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley.

The two drinking water fountains have been installed at each station to encourage passengers to refill their own water bottles rather than buying plastic ones.

The scheme is part of Network Rail‘s plan to improve sustainability.

The company also recently announced plans to work with retailers to end the supply of plastic cutlery and cups at its station across Britain by 2020.

The free water fountain initiative was first launched at Charing Cross back in February 2018.

It has since been expanded to Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston.

What did the officials say?

David Biggs, managing director of Network Rail Property, said:

“Our water fountain roll-out is already going a long way to reducing plastic pollution and it is fantastic to see the progress made so far, with 150,000 bottles saved in 2018.

“The initiative is not only a great example of how we’re committed to making our stations more sustainable, but shows how we’re delivering a great experience for the 900 million people who use our stations each year, making it as easy as possible for them to refill their bottles on the go.”

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