Abstract
In relation to modern demographic trends, evolving technologies and environment-friendly solutions increases the potential of rail considered as sustainable form of public transport. Contemporary tendencies of designing railway stations in Europe are focused on lowering energy consumption and reducing carbon emission. The main goal of the designers is to create a friendly and intuitive space for its users and at the same time a building that uses renewable energy sources and minimizes negative impact on the environment by the increase of biologically active areas, reuse of rainwater and greywater, innovative heating and cooling solutions and reduction of energy losses. The optimisation of a life circle in railway architecture introduces new approach to passenger service. Examples mentioned in the content of this article help to synthesize changes in approach to the design within the context of sustainability.
Highlights
The beginning of the twenty-first century has been defined by rapid transformations, technological advances, urbanization growth and climate changes
Even though traveling by rail is considered to be a sustainable form of public transport, railway stations have significantly high energy consumption and large carbon footprints
The development of railway stations indicates a new direction in the design
Summary
The beginning of the twenty-first century has been defined by rapid transformations, technological advances, urbanization growth and climate changes. These trends affect almost every aspect of the world including transport in general and rail transport in particular. Triple the length of the existing high-speed rail network by 2030 and maintain a dense railway network in all Member States. Railway system is appreciated for its ability to transport a large number of passengers and at the same time lowering pollution levels and reducing traffic jams in cities. Even though traveling by rail is considered to be a sustainable form of public transport, railway stations have significantly high energy consumption and large carbon footprints
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