The urban environment is characterized by diverse noise sources, which include various modes of transport, industrial activities, household disturbances, and recreational activities. This collective soundscape in an urban setting is recognized as an emerging environmental concern. Particularly, transportation noise often exceeds the recommended guidelines established by the World Health Organization (WHO), and individuals exposed to it experience detrimental health effects. These ill effects include sleep disturbance, annoyance, hearing problems, cardiovascular diseases, and mental illness. Furthermore, these detrimental effects extend to the economic well-being of the public and the government. The issue of railway noise has gained attention due to the growing demand for rail transport and the expansion of railway networks. Unplanned urbanization has led to the settlement of migrants from rural areas close to railway lines, exposing them to continuous noise pollution and adversely affecting their health and well-being. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the characteristics and influences of individual sources to understand railway noise as a whole comprehensively. Various aspects of railway noise including its sources, measurement methods, characteristics of noise transmission pathways, receiver’s perception, mapping of railway noise, and control measures are documented sequentially. Additionally, the potential research areas encompassing railway noise evaluation, modelling, policy regulations, impact of meteorological conditions, design of noise mitigation barriers, and situational factors related to buildings are also presented.


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    Title :

    Railway Noise Pollution in Urban Environments


    Subtitle :

    Sources, Effects, and Control strategies



    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2024-12-18


    Size :

    38 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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