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Dataset for the life-cycle assessment of the Basque Y high-speed rail line in Spain

  • 0Department of Public Policy and Economic History, Faculty of Business and Economics, Bilbao, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU. Member of EKOPOL, Research Group on Ecological Economics & Political Ecology, Basque.
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May 20, 2024

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May 20, 2024

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Summary

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This study assesses the environmental impacts of the Basque Y High-Speed Rail (HSR) line construction and operation. Life-cycle assessment data indicate potential reductions in environmental impact and energy consumption, supporting the project's justification.

Area Of Science

  • Environmental Science
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Sustainable Infrastructure

Background

  • The Basque Y High-Speed Rail (HSR) line is a significant infrastructure project under construction.
  • Assessing its environmental footprint is crucial for justifying its development and future planning.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To present detailed Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) data for the Basque Y HSR line.
  • To support research on the environmental and energy consumption impacts of the HSR line.
  • To provide a baseline for future transport economics studies.

Main Methods

  • Life-Cycle Inventory (LCI) data collected using Google Earth and stakeholder information for construction and maintenance.
  • LCI data for operations based on passenger and freight data from ADIF and the Basque Government.
  • Environmental impacts calculated using the ecoinvent v3.7 database and openLCA software.

Main Results

  • Life-cycle impact assessment (LCIA) results include Global Warming Potential (GWP100a), Cumulative Energy Demand, and emissions (PM10, SO2, NOx, NMVOC).
  • The data supports the evaluation of environmental benefits and energy efficiency of the HSR line.

Conclusions

  • The presented dataset allows for the reproduction of LCA calculations for the Basque Y HSR line.
  • This work serves as a foundation for future research in transport economics and sustainable infrastructure development.

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