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Effectiveness of Reducing Greenhouse Gases (CO2, CH4, and N2O) in Motorized Vehicle to Train Modes

Claudia Rizki Amelia  -  Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
*Budi Prasetyo Samadikun  -  Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
Haryono Setyo Huboyo  -  Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
Michael El Roy Heriyanto  -  Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
Aprianto Tyas Dwi Nugroho  -  Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

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Greenhouse gases, which contribute to the greenhouse effect, are present in the atmosphere, with the increasing number of vehicles directly impacting the emission of greenhouse gases such as CO2, CH4, and N2O. Transportation activities significantly influence the concentration of greenhouse gases in the air. This study seeks to assess the potential reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, CH4, and N2O) by transitioning from motorized vehicles to mass rail transportation and to forecast the resulting reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for the upcoming year. The study involved modelling train travel to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with local train routes. Surveys were distributed to potential local train passengers in Operational Area VIII Surabaya, specifically at Gubeng Station. Surabaya, the second-largest city in Indonesia, serves as a metropolitan centre for government, trade, industry, business, education, and tourism. The 2030 projection estimated the CO2e value at 19,633,418 tonnes, reflecting a mere 12.65% increase from the baseline year. Greenhouse gas emissions modelling relied on manual data processing using the basic Tier-1 formula. The modelled greenhouse gas emissions for four local train routes in Daop VIII Surabaya displayed significant emissions, with the CO2e amounting to 297,183 kg for the Commuter Train, 852.15 kg for the Penataran Train, 936,964 kg for the KRD, and 827,561 kg for the Dhoho Railway.

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Keywords: Greenhouse Gases (GHG), CO2, CH4, N2O, Vehicle Activity, Shifting
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