Environmental Impact Evaluation as a Key Element in Ensuring Sustainable Development of Rail Transport

Julia Milewicz; Daniel Mokrzan; Grzegorz M. Szymański

doi:10.3390/su151813754

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Environmental Impact Evaluation as a Key Element in Ensuring Sustainable Development of Rail Transport

Autorzy

Julia Milewicz (WILiT) ^{[ 1 ][ 2.7 ][ SzD ]}
Daniel Mokrzan (WILiT) ^{[ 2 ][ 2.7 ][ P ]}
Grzegorz M. Szymański (WILiT) ^{[ 2 ][ 2.7 ][ P ]}

^{[ 1 ]} Wydział Inżynierii Lądowej i Transportu, Politechnika Poznańska | ^{[ 2 ]} Instytut Transportu, Wydział Inżynierii Lądowej i Transportu, Politechnika Poznańska | ^{[ SzD ]} doktorant ze Szkoły Doktorskiej | ^{[ P ]} pracownik

Dyscyplina naukowa (Ustawa 2.0)

[2.7] Inżynieria lądowa, geodezja i transport

Rok publikacji

2023

Opublikowano w

Sustainability

Rocznik: 2023 | Tom: vol. 15 | Numer: iss. 18

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artykuł naukowy

Język publikacji

angielski

Słowa kluczowe

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railway transport
ecology
wildlife
traffic safety

Streszczenie

EN The development of railways stands as a pivotal milestone in the history of transportation, transforming the world and revolutionising the movement of people and goods. From their humble beginnings as rudimentary track systems to the sophisticated and interconnected networks we witness today, railways have played a crucial role in fostering economic growth, promoting globalisation, and shaping modern societies. Moreover, as the world grapples with the urgent need to mitigate climate change and transition to sustainable modes of transportation, the role of railways has gained significant attention. Railways have long been recognised as one of the most environmentally friendly means of mass transit, offering lower carbon emissions, energy efficiency, and reduced congestion compared to other transportation modes. However, there are still many challenges to overcome to provide continuous sustainability in the context of environmental impacts, especially related to wildlife and habitat protection. This scientific paper aims to explore the concept of sustainability in the context of railways, providing a comprehensive analysis of their environmental influences. As a result, the authors present a complex analysis of the topic, combining different perspectives—ecological, engineering, and legislative. They present methods of reducing noise pollution—constructional and legal ways; emission pollution reduction associated with combustion engines; and innovative analysis of limiting the impact of transportation on natural habitats and forest animal populations, which is not yet sufficiently elaborated scientifically in the literature. By examining key strategies, technologies, and policy frameworks, this research sheds light on the challenges and opportunities related to sustainability within the railway industry around the world.

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13754-1 - 13754-16

DOI

10.3390/su151813754

URL

https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/18/13754

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article number: 13754

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CC BY (uznanie autorstwa)

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