The Challenge of Managing the End of the Life Cycles of the High-Speed Rolling Stock [Technology Leaders]

When a new high-speed railway (HSR) is planned, one of the most important elements to consider is the economical and social balance of the systems. For this, the life-cycle cost (LCC) of the principal components is something essential. Obviously, the extension of the LC for each element is a clear indicator of the total amount of LCC, and, in the case of rolling stock, this extension is depending on many different factors: type of train, type of components, type of operation, infrastructure, maintenance policy and its cost, technology evolution, etc.