Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1066585 | Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The eco-efficiency of railway transport is calculated using the Material Input Per Service-unit (MIPS) indicator. Two case railway lines are analysed; a single-track line and a double-track line. The results show that the railway infrastructure is the most significant factor in the consumption of abiotic materials, even at a high traffic density. The impact of the rolling stock was higher on water and air consumption.
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Authors
Leena Vihermaa, Michael Lettenmeier, Arto Saari,