AIRLINES NEARLY ONE-QUARTER MORE FUEL EFFICIENT THAN AMTRAK
USA Intercity Passenger Transport
Fuel Efficiency 2002:
Airlines, Rail (Amtrak) & Bus
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USA INTERCITY PASSENGER TRANSPORT ENERGY EFFICIENCY: 2002 |
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Passenger Miles |
BTU (British Thermal Units) |
Energy Efficiency (BTU/Passenger Mile) |
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Airlines: Domestic Service |
0.559 |
2,071.4 |
3,703 |
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Intercity Rail (Amtrak) |
0.005 |
25.7 |
4,836 |
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Intercity Bus (2000) |
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932 |
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Sources: Tables 2-13 & 2-14, Transportation Energy Data Book, Edition 2004 (US Department of Energy) |
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Airline Compared to Amtrak |
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-23% |
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Bus Compared to Amtrak |
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-81% |
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