The environmental impact in terms of CO₂ of a large-scale train infrastructure considering the electrification of heavy-duty road transport.

ABSTRACT: The present study analyses the CO₂ emission balance of a large-scale rail tunnel. The CO₂ emissions during the construction phase are compared to possible savings during the operational phase, which can be achieved by shifting freight transport from road to rail. The Brenner Base Tunnel is used as case study. Electric vehicles are expected to gradually replace diesel trucks in the near future, affecting road transport. The electricity landscape is also changing strongly in Europe with greater energy production from renewable sources. The research aim is to consider the impact on the CO₂ emission balance of the electrification of road transport and the changing electricity mix. The results show that in a fully electrified road transport and decarbonized elec

SUBMITTER: Vaccaro R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11466664 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature