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Title:

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT: THE RAILROAD PERSPECTIVE

Accession Number:

00662856

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0309055032

Abstract:

Railroad transportation, like other modes of transportation, consumes large amounts of diesel fuel and therefore generates nitrogen oxide emissions. On a ton-mile basis, however, railroads generate lower emissions of essentially all pollutants than do trucks. Railroads produce insignificant levels of pollutants, with the exception of nitrogen oxide. Proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board information is available on how best to achieve compliance with the regulations now under consideration. Numerous options are available to reduce locomotive emissions, but each varies tremendously in potential costs. Diesel engine improvements now being developed may be sufficient to meet short-term emissions goals, but it is unclear how the industry will meet the long-term standards being considered. Locomotive changes under consideration include the use of such energy sources as natural gas, methanol, electrification, and hydrogen (fuel cells). This paper explores the current condition of the railroad industry and the role of energy and motive power in determining the health of the industry. The environmental effects arising from energy usage are discussed in detail. In addition, the alternatives for reducing energy costs and the environmental impacts are analyzed. Finally, the alternatives for safety and cost attributes is reviewed briefly.

Supplemental Notes:

Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

Monograph Accession #:

00662847

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Stehly, M P
Taylor, C E
PETERS, A J

Pagination:

p. 109-130

Publication Date:

1994

Serial:

Transportation Research Board Conference Proceedings

Issue Number: 2
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 1073-1652

Conference:

Railroad Freight Transportation Research Needs

Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Date: 1994-7-12 to 1994-7-14
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board; American Association of Railroads; and Federal Railroad Administration.

ISBN:

0309055032

Media Type:

Digital/other

Features:

Figures (12) ; References (21) ; Tables (2)

Subject Areas:

Energy; Environment; Finance; Freight Transportation; Highways; Railroads; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Jul 18 1994 12:00AM

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