First Capital Connect has launched an electric car charging scheme at St Albans City station as part of a green initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of passengers.

On Wednesday, FCC installed two Charge & Go power points in the Ridgmont Road car park.

FCC Projects Director Ian Duncan-Santiago said: "We are delighted to have installed electric car charging points at three stations on our network as part of our commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of our passengers.

"Charge & Go is a fantastic scheme that complements the greenest form of public transport - electric trains.

"Not only will our passengers be able to leave their car to charge while they’re at work or enjoying a day in town, we’ll discount their parking ticket if it’s an annual season ticket and even pay for their electricity."

FCC paid for half of the £27,000 installation cost for the three stations with the remainder met by the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles initiative.

Not-for-profit organisation Source East, which has a network of charging points across the East of England, will be operating the system.

Customers should register with Source East for an access card which costs £10 per year and hold valid car park tickets to be able to use the system.