Activity | Direct impacts | Indirect impact |
Construction activities at areas accessible to the public. | -Safety risk to public at or near construction sites. -Generation of dust and noise from construction activities, vehicles and equipment -Hazardous emissions (e.g. asphalting, rail welding, operation of vehicles and other equipment) -Improper transportation, disposal and/or decontamination of old ballast basalt may result in local pollution and visual nuisance | -Safety risk to construction crews and public at or near construction sites and along material transportation routes. -A major nuisance to communities near work site, particularly if taking place at night. -Threat to public health in areas adjacent to work site. |
Reduction of train speed at work sites | -Longer train trip time -Unexpected train delays | -Train delay may result in delayed arrival to work or business, schools, etc. -Unexpected delay is more difficult to deal with. -Some train passenger might have to resort to other, often more expensive modes of transportation. |
Construction at level crossings (Partial or complete closure of the crossing to pedestrian and vehicle traffic) | -Increased traffic congestion at certain level crossings -Interrupting normal movement of people and goods. -Increased illegal track crossing. | -Traffic flow problems at areas in the general neighborhood of the level crossing. -Difficult accessibility to certain areas -Difficulties of access to emergency services and vehicles. -Delay to work, business or schools. |