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Comparison of External Monetary Environmental Impacts of Regional Railway and Road Passenger Transport in the Context of the Potential Discontinuation of Regional Railway Services in Slovakia

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of the presented article is the comparison of external monetary environmental impacts generated by railway and road transport in Slovakia region. The Kralovany–Trstena regional line located in the northern Slovakia was selected. The monetary impacts of environmental pollution from transport on this line were analysed. Various pollutants were selected for the assessment from exhaust gases, such as fine particulate matter PM2.5, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur dioxide (SO2), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC), and ammonia (NH3). The Cost–Benefit Analysis methodology was applied for the calculation of monetary impacts. The results point out that the usage of diesel multiple units on the given line has a significant impact on the monetary impacts of pollutant emissions.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app16021123

Authors: Frantisek Brumercik, Eva Brumercikova, Bibiana Bukova

Institution: University of Žilina

Language: English

Topic: transportation and logistics systems

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896