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Table 4 Estimated annual costs of the HL system (€2015)

From: Analysis and modelling of performances of the HL (Hyperloop) transport system

Cost element

Unit

Investment cost

Maintenance cost

Operating and overhead cost

Total cost

Track infra

 - Solid soil

Km

917,000

91,700

100

1,010,000

 - Weak soil

Km

1,280,000

128,000

100

1,410,000

 - Tunnel

Km

2,570,000

257,000

100

2,820,000

Station

Station

4,640,000

464,000

200,000

5,300,000

Capsule

Vehicle

580,000

58,000

82,500

716,000

Seata)

21,000

2100

3000

26,000

Seat-kmb)

0.006

0.0006

0.0009

0.008

  1. a)Seat capacity: S = 28 seats/capsule
  2. b)Seat capacity: S = 28 seats/capsule; Average speed in operating period: 600 km/h; Operating time: 15 h/day