T-1A2-TE-2 - Shift to travel by electric rail
Background¶
IPCC WG3 definition: M-1A-12 - Electric Technologies.
Electric vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions. They are also significantly more energy efficient and quiet than fossil-fueled vehicles. The shift to electric passenger rail reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Sustainability Category: Green¶
This transition element substantially contributes to climate change mitigation through significant greenhouse gas reductions, carbon sequestration, or enabling the transition to net-zero emissions. The transition element aligns with science-based pathways to limit global warming and should be prioritized for investment and expansion.
Transition Element¶
- Type of shift:
Type Shift - Activity: TBD
- Operation: TBD
- ATOC: TBD
Activities¶
| | Shift from: |
|---|---|
 |
T-1A2-A-1 - Diesel rail passenger transport |
| | Shift to: |
|---|---|
 |
T-1A2-A-2 - Electric rail passenger transport |
Parameters¶
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
YAML Specification¶
sustainability: green
version: 2.0.0
type: shift
longName: Shift from diesel rail passenger transport to electric rail passenger transport.
shortName: Electric rail
description: Shift person kilometer from diesel passenger rail to electric passenger
rail in person kilometer to fulfill the need of mobility
unitOfMeasure: person_km
cohort:
expression: '1'
shiftFrom:
atoc:
expression: '1'
chains:
- chain: diesel_passenger_rail
shiftTo:
atoc:
expression: '1'
chains:
- chain: electric_rail
cobenefits:
- air_quality
This page is in the early stages of development, with foundational work underway.