Passenger railway, Finland

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Background of emission factor

Most of VR’s train routes are electrified, but some individual lines still use diesel locomotives and railbuses. On electrified routes, trains can operate with zero emissions if it runs on electricity produced from fossil-free energy sources. These include, for example, hydropower, wind power, solar power, and nuclear power. The electricity used by VR’s trains is mainly generated from nuclear power. Although diesel-operated sections increase the overall emission factor, traveling by train remains a sustainable mode of transport.

Emission factor category

Using public transport can reduce emissions from mobility. The emission factor for public transport depends significantly on the type of public transport vehicle used. Different public transport vehicles (trains, metros, buses, plains, ships) emit very different amounts of emissions and therefore the emission factors vary.