Emission Factor
Rail freight train - containers
0.013
kgCO2e/tonne-km
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Emission factor summary
Well-to-Tank (WTT) emission intensity of rail freight train (containers). Note: The GWP used for methane includes oxidation and is 30.5 - higher than the standard AR5 GWP of 28. Retrieved from the excel file CO2 Emissiefactoren 2026 providing a Dutch standard list of CO2 emission factors. For additional information on the application and interpretation of this emission factor please refer to the link: https://co2emissiefactoren.nl/factoren/2026/37/97/goederenvervoer-containers-spoorvervoer-trein-combinatie/
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Rail freight train - containers |
| Sector | Transport |
| Category | Rail Freight |
| Source | CO2 Emissiefactoren |
| Source Dataset | CO2 Emissiefactoren 2026 |
| Region | |
Unit Type | |
| Year | 2026 |
| Year Released | 2026 |
| Emission Factor |
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| Scopes | 3.4, 3.9 |
LCA Activity | well_to_tank |
CO2e Calculation Origin | Source |
CO2e Calculation Method | AR5 |
Supported CO2e Calculation Method | AR5 |
| Data Versioning |
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API Reference
Activity ID
freight_train-route_type_na-fuel_type_na-load_type_container
UUID
49161697-fbb5-8c23-a0df-c13a56c1632b
Code Snippet
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