Rail is among the most energy efficient modes of transport for freight and passengers, yet is often neglected in public debate, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency prepared in cooperation with the International Union of Railways (UIC). The Future of Rail is the latest in the IEA series shining a light on “blind spots” in the energy system, which are issues that deserve more attention from policymakers. The transport sector is responsible for almost one-third of final energy demand, nearly two-thirds of oil demand and nearly one-quarter of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fuel combustion. Therefore changes in transportation are fundamental to achieving energy transitions globally. While the rail sector carries 8% of the world’s passengers and 7% of global freight transport, it represents only 2% of total transport energy demand, highlighting its efficiency.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/future-rail-opportunities-energy-and-environment
[2] http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/The_Future_of_Rail.pdf
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/international-energy-agency
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/rail-transport
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/energy-efficiency
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/energy-intensity
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/global
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/carbon-dioxide
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/green-house-gases