Chiltern Railways has rolled out LED lights across its railway stations.

The rail operator says its “bright idea” should reduce its overall electricity consumption by 1,278,094 KWHs per annum.

Alan Riley, customer services director at Chiltern Railways, said: “The new energy efficient LEDs reduce Chiltern Railways’ CO2e output by over 600,000kg – the equivalent of travelling between Birmingham Moor Street and London 14,224 times.

“As well as reducing carbon dioxide emissions, the project has brought to light other benefits including making stations safer for customers with better lighting levels.”

Teams have been working overnight to minimise disruption customers, replacing 4,395 lamps, street lights and tubes so far.

Mr Riley added: “At Chiltern Railways we’re always looking at ways that we can reduce our impact on the environment. The lightbulb moment came when we understood the difference this project could make to our carbon footprint.

“We hope that our customers will be pleased to see our commitment to improving stations across the Chiltern line, improving safety and security while helping the environment.”