The article presents estimated values of external costs of noise emissions generated by rail transport in the European Union. Selected results of research concerning the impact of the rail vehicle brake pad material on the noise emission level during the braking process are presented. It has been shown that composite pads are characterized by lower vibration acceleration levels compared to classic cast iron pads and an average of 10 dB(A) less noise. The paper also presents selected results of noise and vibration research affecting passengers of 105 Na and NGT type trams operated by MPK S.A. in Krakow.Dynamic civilizational development has meant that noise accompanies humans throughout their entire lives. Noise generated by transport systems contributes to the deterioration of the environment, affecting its natural functioning process. In the European Union, noise emitted by rail transport accounts for 10% of the global noise emission generated by land transport [2]. The estimated value of these costs in the year of Poland’s integration with the European Union is presented in Tab. 1. [11]. (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine