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Emission Factor
Rail (freight)
0.0221kgCO2e/ton-mile
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Emission intensity of goods transported by rail. Retrieved from the 2024 GHG Emission Factors Hub (xlsx) file published by the US EPA at the source URL.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Rail (freight) |
| Sector | Transport |
| Category | Rail Freight |
| Source | EPA |
| Region | |
Unit Type | |
| Year | 2024 |
| Year Released | 2024 |
| Emission Factor |
|
LCA Activity | use_phase |
CO2e Calculation Origin | Climatiq |
CO2e Calculation Method | AR6 |
Supported CO2e Calculation Method | AR4, AR5, AR6 |
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API Reference
Activity ID
freight_train-route_type_na-fuel_type_na
UUID
2779312a-5aef-4a55-a434-a0a5ade7049e
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