In the framework of the project, innovative solutions in the management of railway noise were developed. For the implementation of these solutions in the real environment, three priority tasks were moved forward. Firstly, using innovative, environmentally friendly, noise-absorbing composite materials to construct a kilometer long protective wall, to develop and test noise mitigation track elements in Riga in the area of Šķirotavas railroad station in order to reduce the train noise level in this densely populated location to the indicators of favorable acoustics laid down in the regulatory enactments. Secondly, in the above area to create a green protective wall – evergreen plants for additional absorption of railway noise. Thirdly, adapt the environmental noise assessment method RMR used in the European Union for the situation in Latvia and for the countries, which use the 1520 mm track gauge.
Project implementation: year 2012 – 2015
Contact information:
Project manager: Inga Pelša
E-mail: [email protected]
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