QuieterRail’s tangible outcomes and deliverables drive positive impacts within the domain of railway noise and vibration but also contribute to the optimisation of maintenance procedures, leading to reductions in both cost and carbon emissions.
Underlying the impact of QuieterRail is the potential for cost-effective noise reduction from railways, leading to significant health benefits and improved quality of life.
Residents still suffer nowadays from long-term high annoyance due to railway noise and vibration. The implementation of QuieterRail is poised to make a significant impact on society by harmonizing railway infrastructure within health-conscious urban settings.
A cost-effective approach is required to achieve ambitious reductions in negative health impacts, despite increasing traffic volumes and speeds. In this sense, QuieterRail will improve and harmonise tools and methods for railway noise control, including their integration into noise mapping and Action Plans.
Forging strong partnerships with standardisation and regulatory entities is expected to enhance the efficiency of assessing vibration impact, as well as streamlining certification processes for noise and vibration.
QuieterRail ‘s impact is focused on four main pillars: