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Abstract
Rail traffic is increasing following policy recommendations for a sustainable transportation model. However, the health effects of rail traffic vibration on residents living close to railways remain underexplored. We aimed to investigate the relationships between rail traffic vibration and vibration annoyance from different types of trains and to explore the influence of railway noise on these relationships. The study population (N = 7280) was randomly selected from adults living within 1 km of a trafficked railway in Sweden. Survey data were combined with modelled rail traffic vibration and noise. A cross-sectional design and logistic regression analysis were used. Results support a dose–response relationship between vibration and annoyance (stronger for freight trains and weaker for passenger trains). In the adjusted analysis, we observe a robust association between vibration and annoyance from all types of trains, accounting for socioeconomic factors. Furthermore, railway noise appears to modulate the vibration annoyance response.
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Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment focuses on original research exploring the environmental impacts of transportation, policy responses to these impacts, and their implications for transportation system design, planning, and management. The journal comprehensively covers the interaction between transportation and the environment, ranging from local effects on specific geographical areas to global implications such as natural resource depletion and atmospheric pollution.
We welcome research papers across all transportation modes, including maritime, air, and land transportation, assessing their environmental impacts broadly. Papers addressing both mobile aspects and transportation infrastructure are considered. The journal prioritizes empirical findings and policy responses of regulatory, planning, technical, or fiscal nature. Articles are policy-driven, accessible, and applicable to readers from diverse disciplines, emphasizing relevance and practicality. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions and welcome contributions from economically developing and advanced countries alike, reflecting our international orientation.