Rail Emissions Threaten Health Cleaner Trains Protect
🕓 Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Overview A new, comprehensive report highlights a pressing public health concern: the significant train health risks posed by outdated locomotive technology and their associated exhaust rail emissions . The findings underscore that these emissions are a major contributor to air pollution, particularly in communities located near rail lines and for rail workers. The report, detailed in a recent PRNewswire release, strongly advocates for the urgent adoption of cleaner train technology to safeguard public health and ensure environmental justice. It presents compelling evidence of the detrimental effects of diesel particulate matter and other pollutants, while simultaneously outlining actionable solutions that could transform the rail industry into a cleaner, healthier mode of transportation. Background & Context Rail transportation, while crucial for freight and passenger movement, largely relies on diesel-powered locomotives, many of which are d...