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	Railways and the Environment This brochure has highlighted several areas of ongoing improvements by the railways. Using “greener” sources of electricity can substantially reduce emissions of carbon, while greater energy efficiency is an attractive cost-reducing measure. Noise pollution is being tackled through using different braking technology, replacing the older cast iron braking blocks. (November 2004, only available in English)
	External costs of transport The volume of transport in Europe has more than doubled since 1970. This increase in transport brings enormous bene.ts to society. But it also brings many costs. (October 2004 , only available in English)
	The way to sustainable mobility One of the greatest challenges facing political decision-makers and society in general in the 21st century is to reconcile transport with environmental contraints. (April 2000) Available in English Available in German Available in French
	Better Urban Mobility Les cinquante dernières années ont été caractérisées par une croissance explosive de la population urbaine et de la circulation automobile. L’urbanisation est de plus en plus façonnée par l’automobile. Beaucoup de ménages ont choisi de vivre à la campagne et possèdent plusieurs voitures pour satisfaire leurs besoins de mobilité. Les conséquences de cet étalement urbain sont bien connues: dissolution des liens sociaux de voisinage, dépendance vis-à-vis de l’automobile, allongement des déplacements et augmentation des dépenses de transport. (2001) Available in German Available in French
	Examples of good practices This brochure presents a number of specific examples of ways in which the railways are helping to protect the environment. These examples refer to particular initiatives in developing new products – new types of service, new commercial concepts, new types of equipment. They show that, even though rail is in most respects the transport mode with the best environmental performance, the railways are not resting on their laurels. (September 2001) Available in English Available in German Available in French
	Leaflet Ticket to the Future Sustainable transportation is an aspect of global sustainability, which involves meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs. (November 2004) Available in English Available in German Available in French Available in Spanish Available in Italian
	Railways and Climate Change The increase of greenhouse effects is undoubtedly one of the most serious problems facing mankind in the 21st century. There is uncertainty about the magnitude of the changes it will cause but these will be irreversible. They include climatic changes, rising sea levels, increased desertification and increased incidence of certain diseases. (September 2001) Available in English Available in German Available in French
	Focus: Ecology & Economy, the fuel choice debate Public transport is often thought to cause high levels of pollution, but it is actually responsible for very little. This is due to its low energy consumption per passenger kilometre (3 times less than the car) and above all because of the limited number of vehicles concerned. (September 2000) Available in English Available in German Available in French
	Ticket to the Future The three pillars of sustainable development, covering social, economic and environmental aspects, are all deeply embedded in the provision of public or collective passenger transport. UITP recognised this in the Toronto Protocol signed and endorsed by 4000 transport professionals at the UITP World Congress in Toronto in 1999 and the Declaration for Cities on the Move (the Melbourne Communiqué) signed in Melbourne by the Asia Pacific Division in 2000. (2000) Available in English Available in French Available in Italian Available in Spanish
	Public Transport for Sustainable Mobility UITP has compiled a database involving 100 world cities, the Millennium Cities Database for Sustainable Transport (MCD for short), in collaboration with Dr Jeff Kenworthy and Felix Laube from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. (July 2002) Available in English Available in German Available in French