Railway Transport Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change at High Latitudes: A Review of Experience from Canada, Sweden and China
Author:
Kostianaia Evgeniia A.12, Kostianoy Andrey G.123
Affiliation:
1. 1 Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences Moscow , Russia , 36, Nahimovskiy Prospekt , 2. 2 Geophysical Center, Russian Academy of Sciences Moscow , Russia , 3, Molodezhnaya Str. 3. 3 S.Yu. Witte Moscow University Moscow , Russia , 12, Build. 1, Second Kozhukhovsky Pr .
Abstract
AbstractImpact of climate change on railway transport manifests in a variety of consequences, such as rail buckling, rail flooding, expansion of swing bridges, overheating of electrical equipment and its damage, bridge scour, failure of earthworks, ground settlement, pavement deterioration, damage to sea walls, coastal erosion of tracks and earthworks, and an increased number of railway accidents in general. Such impacts can cause considerable disruption of railway operations and lead to substantial financial expenses for repair of the railway infrastructure. Therefore, it is crucial to include adaptation strategies already in the design phase of the railway construction to ensure stability and integrity of the railway operations. This paper provides a literature review of adaptation considerations in Canada, China and Sweden and discusses climate change challenges that these countries face in their railway systems. In conclusion, the authors provide recommendations for adaptation approaches based on the reviewed international experience which can be useful for policymakers and managers of railway companies.
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subject
Computer Science Applications,General Engineering
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