Future of Railways Flashcards
1
Q
How long does equipment last in railways? (Clarify in terms of Rolling stock and buildings/infrastructure)
A
In the railway sector, equipment lasts very long :
Rolling stock easily lasts 30-40 years or more
Buildings last 100 years or even more
2
Q
What is usually considered a primary to avoid derailment as a result of overspeed?
A
Implementing Automatic Train Protection (ATP)
3
Q
Is Railways as a domain considered to inhibit cyclical activity?
A
Since Railway as a domain include large orders, their activity might be very cyclical
4
Q
How long could Rolling stock like trams live?
A
Old Trams could live up to 40 years
