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M-1B-3 - Modal Shift from Aircraft to Train

TBD.

Mitigation Target

The primary goal is for a shift from passenger air travel to high-speed rail.

Mitigation Potential

TBD.

Modelling

This mitigation method has been modelled with the Transition Element: T-1A3-4 - Shift from passenger air transport to railway.

Primary Reference

The primary reference for this mitigation measure is (IPCC AR6 WG3 2022)1 and in particular section 5.3.1 Efficient Service Provision.

Secondary References

TBD.

Net Zero Emissions by 2050

("Net Zero by 2050 -- Analysis. IEA" 2021)2


  1. IPCC AR6 WG3. 2022. Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change. Contribution of Working Group III to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Edited by Priyadarshi R. Shukla, Jim Skea, Raphael Slade, Alaa Al Khourdajie, Renée van Diemen, David McCollum, Minal Pathak, et al. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009157926

  2. “Net Zero by 2050 – Analysis. IEA.” 2021. May 18, 2021. https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050

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