Bullet trains primarily use electricity as their fuel source.
While the primary fuel is electricity, it's important to consider the broader environmental impact. Here's a breakdown:
- Electric Operation: High-speed trains, like bullet trains, run on electricity instead of diesel.
- Carbon Emissions: A significant portion of the world's electricity is still generated by burning fossil fuels at power plants. Consequently, high-speed trains do contribute to carbon emissions.
- Reduced Impact: However, the climate impact of a single train is significantly less than that of numerous individual cars or airplanes carrying the same number of passengers.
In short, bullet trains are powered by electricity, leading to a reduced, though not eliminated, carbon footprint compared to other modes of transportation.
