Climate change adjustments in engineering design standards: European perspective

Kundzewicz, Zbigniew W.; Licznar, P.

doi:10.2166/wp.2021.330

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“…Integrating climate change adaptation strategies into railway infrastructure planning involves considering various aspects [13]. This includes selecting suitable locations for infrastructure development, considering future climate scenarios, assessing vulnerability to climate change impacts, and implementing appropriate design measures [14]. For example, railway lines can be elevated or relocated to mitigate the risks of flooding or coastal erosion [15].…”

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Incorporating Climate Change Resilience in India’s Railway Infrastructure: Challenges and Potential

Roy¹,

Debnath²,

Vulević³

et al. 2023

MITS

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This study delves into the crucial task of embedding climate change resilience within the sphere of railway infrastructure planning and design in India. As climate change continues to threaten global transportation systems, the creation of robust, sustainable infrastructure becomes indispensable for minimizing its impacts. Initial investigation entails assessing both existing and anticipated climate change scenarios in India, encompassing elements like temperature fluctuations, changes in precipitation, and severe weather phenomena. Following this, the study proceeds to pinpoint the specific risks and vulnerabilities that the Indian railway system stands to confront due to these climatic shifts. A thorough exploration of current adaptation policies and strategies provides a framework to merge these into railway infrastructure planning and design, using a mix of literary review, best practices, and international case studies as resources. The Indian railway network undergoes a meticulous analysis to evaluate its vulnerability, leading to the identification of key adaptation measures like devising new railway tracks, enhancing the existing infrastructure, adopting resilience-based technologies, and implementing nature-centric solutions. The research probes the economic, social, and environmental ramifications of these measures, underlining the long-term sustainability and beneficial impacts on the transportation industry. Expert interviews, stakeholder consultations, and policy analysis culminate in a set of recommendations for policymakers, urban planners, and transportation authorities. These recommendations aim to shape the progression of a climate-resilient railway infrastructure in the light of India's distinct challenges. Such an integration of climate change adaptation strategies contributes towards a more robust and sustainable transportation system. This study enriches the existing body of knowledge on climate change adaptation in transportation, offering valuable perspectives for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers aiming for climate resilience in the railway sector.

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Incorporating Climate Change Resilience in India’s Railway Infrastructure: Challenges and Potential

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Debnath²,

Vulević³

et al. 2023

MITS

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Heavy rainfalls in Poland and their hyetographs

Mikołajewski,

Stach,

Ruman

et al. 2024

Ambio

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In the light of observed variability in precipitation patterns, there is a growing need for comprehensive data mining of regularly updated rainfall recording databases. Therefore, an analysis of heavy rainfall and hyetographs was conducted using a 30-year high-resolution dataset from 100 rain gauges across Poland, covering 31 646 rainfall events. Distributions of rainfall depths, durations, and intensities were explored, and maxima were compared to global records. Spatial analysis revealed significant variations in the frequency, depths, and durations of extreme rainfall across different regions. Cluster analysis determined model hyetographs for each station. The likelihood of regions belonging to clusters with three to five model hyetographs was assessed using Indicator Kriging. Findings underscore the importance of using local, characteristics rainfalls in hydrodynamic modelling of drainage systems and future rainfall scenarios. These results provide a foundational step towards understanding and monitoring the impacts of climate change on rainfall characteristics, especially extremes, in future decades.

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Expected reliability over a planning horizon of a hydraulic infrastructure and its uncertainty under hydroclimatic future projections

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2023

Journal of Hydrology

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Climate change adjustments in engineering design standards: European perspective

Cited by 5 publications

References 40 publications

Incorporating Climate Change Resilience in India’s Railway Infrastructure: Challenges and Potential

Incorporating Climate Change Resilience in India’s Railway Infrastructure: Challenges and Potential

Heavy rainfalls in Poland and their hyetographs

Expected reliability over a planning horizon of a hydraulic infrastructure and its uncertainty under hydroclimatic future projections

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