The influence of railway lines on the life of wild animals

Abstract: Railway lines have an impact on the surrounding environment, both during the construction or modernization phase and during operation. Animal mortality due to collisions is an increasingly well-known impact, but usually the barrier effect that occurs as a result of line fencing...

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Main Authors: Marek Stolarski, Joanna Żyłkowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SITK RP 2022-12-01
Series:Przegląd Komunikacyjny
Online Access:http://www.transportation.overview.pwr.edu.pl/UPLOAD/BAZA-ARTYKULOW/ENG/2022/12/A_ENG_22_12_02.pdf
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description Abstract: Railway lines have an impact on the surrounding environment, both during the construction or modernization phase and during operation. Animal mortality due to collisions is an increasingly well-known impact, but usually the barrier effect that occurs as a result of line fencing is a much more serious threat. Collisions also have other aspects: train delays and damage, and a threat to traffic safety. Most often they occur in the morning and afternoon hours, and in the annual cycle during the mating season of a given species and after the separation of young animals from their mothers. Since the train does not resemble a predator, wild animals do not instinctively fear it and learn to ignore the movement of the trains. Keywords: Railway lines; Environmental impact; Wildlife
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