
3x fewer emissions and 3x more fuel efficient on average
Saves 5.2 million gallons of fuel per year, per train
Railroads are the most fuel-efficient form of ground transport
Railroads Alleviate Traffic Congestion
Freight Railroad efficiency has steadily improved, rising 74 percent since 1980
Trucking greatly contributes to traffic congestion
Building more highways to accommodate congestion is incredibly expensive and time-consuming
2.3 billion gallons of fuel is wasted each year while sitting in traffic.
| Railroads: The best Choice for the Environment (Emissions Per Ton-Mile)
Source: Envirotrans |
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