Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
46044604-feb8-46b5-8939-afefab0eced0
Transportation
Associated ID
94f4b435-1658-4379-acff-d720bb7bca46
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Description
This dataset represents the provision of 1 ton-kilometer freight transport services by freight trains. It includes the production and maintenance of locomotives and railcars, the construction of railway tracks, and the energy use and operational emissions associated with operating freight trains. Data on energy use and operational emissions are primarily derived from industry surveys, standards, transportation yearbooks, and literature reviews, representing average conditions in China. According to official statistical yearbooks, diesel locomotives account for approximately 30% of total freight turnover, while electric locomotives account for approximately 70% in the Chinese freight train market.
Activity Description
This dataset represents 1 t·km transportation service by freight train. It includes energy consumption of the transport vehicle, direct and indirect emissions from energy production and use, as well as the production and maintenance of the vehicle and infrastructure.
Process Description
This dataset can be used for 1 t·km freight transport services using freight trains. This service provides the transportation of one ton of goods over a distance of one kilometer. This service considers only cargo transportation.
Time period
2022
2026
Geography
China
Geography comment
National average data
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology