energy lessons are full steam ahead for staff at the National Railway Museum.

The York attraction is including efficiency advice as part of its staff induction programmes.

This is part of its commitment to PlanetYork, the year-long project to make the city the UK's most energy efficient.

Museum manager Chris Allender said: "We are very aware of the impact energy use has on the environment and, over the past ten years, we've been actively involved in making this museum as energy efficient as possible.

"Including energy-saving advice in the induction process for new staff not only ensures that all entrants understand our sustainable culture, but it also sets the tone and standard for their time at the museum."

Advice will include switching off lights when not needed, reporting faulty heating, plumbing and lighting and keeping windows closed when the heating is on.

- Information about the PlanetYork campaign can be obtained by telephoning 0800 512012, or by visiting www.planetyork.co.uk.

Updated: 12:21 Friday, February 22, 2002