Carbon Payback Period for Urban Rail Transit: A Life Cycle Assessment of Beijing Capital Airport Express with Scenario Projection

Abstract

AbstractAs a large-capacity and efficient public transport system, urban rail transit plays a great role in relieving urban traffic congestion and reducing carbon emissions. Reasonable quantification and maximization of its carbon emission reduction ...Practical ApplicationsUrban rail transit systems, such as subways and light rails, offer cities a powerful tool to combat traffic congestion and reduce carbon emissions. This study provides a clear framework for city planners and policymakers to evaluate ...