Coming Back from a Trip on High-Speed Trains in the 2040s

摘要

When a new high-speed railway(HSR)is planned,one of the most important elements to consider in decision making is the economic and social balance of the system.For this purpose,the life cycle cost(LCC)of the principal components is essential.Obviously,the extension of the life cycle for each element is a clear indicator of the total LCC and,in the case of rolling stock。