Rail transport
Being mobile has always been a human need, and the transportation of goods is an important prerequisite for a functioning economy.. The use of means of transport, especially of cars, is however often associated with noise, air pollution which is damaging to health and emissions of greenhouse gases. Transportation structures also consume land and fragment the landscape. Shifting traffic from road to rail can significantly reduce the harmful effects.
- Related indicators
- Benzene immissions
- Nitrogen oxide emissions
- Noise impacts on health
- Traffic noise pollution
Method
The passenger and freight transport statistics describe the services of domestic and foreign rail-bound vehicles on the Swiss rail network, with the exception of cog railways, trams and funicular railways.
Last updated on: 20.09.2024
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