Sustainable railways for Morocco: a comprehensive energy and environmental assessment
H El Alaoui, A Bazzi, H El Hafdaoui… - Journal of Umm Al-Qura …, 2023 - Springer
Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Engineering and Architecture, 2023•Springer
This study provides a comprehensive environmental impact assessment of different train
types in Morocco, including passenger-only, goods-only, and mixed-use services. Through a
comparative evaluation based on climate change, respiratory effects, and acidification/
eutrophication, we find that passenger-only trains exhibit the highest environmental impact
across all categories due to their high energy consumption and emissions. Conversely,
goods-only and mixed-use trains display markedly lower environmental impacts …
types in Morocco, including passenger-only, goods-only, and mixed-use services. Through a
comparative evaluation based on climate change, respiratory effects, and acidification/
eutrophication, we find that passenger-only trains exhibit the highest environmental impact
across all categories due to their high energy consumption and emissions. Conversely,
goods-only and mixed-use trains display markedly lower environmental impacts …
Abstract
This study provides a comprehensive environmental impact assessment of different train types in Morocco, including passenger-only, goods-only, and mixed-use services. Through a comparative evaluation based on climate change, respiratory effects, and acidification/eutrophication, we find that passenger-only trains exhibit the highest environmental impact across all categories due to their high energy consumption and emissions. Conversely, goods-only and mixed-use trains display markedly lower environmental impacts, emphasizing the role of service type and operational efficiency in mitigating environmental harm. Our findings underscore the need for strategic optimization in train services, particularly passenger-only operations, and open the door for comprehensive economic and environmental assessments of alternative train technologies and fuel mixtures in the context of Morocco’s decarbonization plans.
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