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======The Future of Rail Opportunities for energy and the environment
Excerpt from report:
“This report examines how the role of rail in global transport might be elevated as a means to reduce the energy use and environmental impacts of transport services. It explores plausible scenarios for 2050 in which such an enhanced role is achieved, assessing the environmental, societal, and energy security implications. (20)”
Methods
In the introduction, data sources and models are listed (20). Baseline and optimistic scenarios targeting low-carbon high-rail future.
- Quantitative methods used
- Simulation and modeling
Key Insights
Drivers mentioned include:
- Demand for transport
- Income
- Population
- Harmonized Regulations
- Harmonized Technology
- Urbanization
- Green Bonds
Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2040s_time_horizon | 2046_time_horizon | 2050_time_horizon | 2050s_time_horizon | english_publication_language | cities | emissions | iea | india_geographic_scope | rail | transport