Adaptation of rail infrastructure
| Data source | Author | Country | Climate risks considered | Methodological approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptation Measures in the EU: Policies, Costs, and Economic Assessment. | Altvater, S. et al | Europe | Flooding, Heatwave |
Cost-benefit analyses of retrofitting existing rail infrastructure concerning increased temperatures on tracks |
| Adaptation Strategies in the Transport Sector‖ Deliverable 4 of the research project WEATHER (Weather Extremes: Impacts on Transport Systems and Hazards for European Regions) | Doll, C. et al | Europe | Flooding, Heatwave, Increased storminess, Water scarcity & droughts |
Cost assessment of upgrading of tracks (track should be replaced as part of normal maintenance, upgrades to handle increased traffic volumes, or replacement due to storm surge or other catastrophic events). |
| Kosten und Nutzen von Anpassungsmaßnahmen an den Klimawandel: Analyse von 28 Anpassungsmaßnahme in Deutschland. (Costs and benefits of climate adaptation measures. Analysis of 28 adaptation measures in Germany) | Tröltzsch, J. et al | Germany | Flooding, Heatwave |
Cost-benefit analyses of adjustments of rail infrastructure to heat and precipitation, including additional costs for more robust tracks and additional maintenance |
| Kosten und Nutzen von Anpassungsmassnahmen an den Klimawandel: Analyse von 28 Anpassungsmassnahmen in Deutschland (Costs and benefits of adaptation measures: Analysis of 28 adaptation measures in Germany) | Tröltzsch, J., Görlach, B., Lückge, H., Peter, M., Sartorius, C. | Germany | Heatwave |
Cost-benefit assessment of heat-adjustments to rail infrastructure |
Project lead: Dr Alistair Hunt, University of Bath