Noise reduction: tackling traffic noise at the source
Every day people in the immediate vicinity of railways, roads,
airports and terminals are affected by noise pollution. As part of
the drive to improve the environment, stricter noise limits are
being set in many countries.
How we can help
- We provide support in the preparation, implementation and
monitoring of noise reduction programmes across transport fleets
and infrastructure.
- We analyse the influence of noise-reduction measures on Life
Cycle Costs (LCC).
- With full system experience, we have the ability to optimise
environmental issues over an entire rail system.
What are the benefits?
- The application of new techniques and technology gives clear
reductions in noise levels - a legal requirement in many
areas.
- New measures can also lead to substantial cost savings.
- Results of LCC analyses can be used to define national policies
and to convince freight wagon owners to implement noise-reduction
measures.
- National policies on noise reduction can be defined based on
sound advice, increasing acceptance and practical application in
Europe.
Recent projects
- We provided technical leadership in the
Whispering
Train programme in Europe aimed at achieving significant
reduction of noise pollution and are currently involved in long
term noise reduction tests being carried out in the Netherlands
with a fully operational freight train.
- The Dutch Ministry of Transport commissioned us to determine
the influence of noise-reduction measures on the Life Cycle Costs
of freight wagons. The results are forming the basis of practical
government policy decisions and a persuasive argument for the
introduction of low noise measures in the freight sector.
What next?
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