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Climate change resilience beyond the mainline railway: a review

  • Rachel Fisher*
  • , Emma Ferranti
  • , Sarah Greenham
  • , Andrew Quinn
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The UK’s national railway network has evaluated climate change impacts, risks and adaptation solutions. This review establishes the case for greater attention to be given to the vulnerability of rail transport beyond the mainline network. By considering the resilience of high-speed rail, mass rapid transit systems and light rail transit systems, the overall resilience of journeys can be improved. To this end, this review establishes current knowledge, practice and policy relating to rail beyond the mainline and outlines the next steps to achieve resilience. By providing this overview of advances, challenges and opportunities, practitioners and academics alike will be stimulated to pursue further resilience.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)20-26
JournalProceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Civil Engineering
Volume177
Issue number5
Early online date5 Dec 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

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