Project Study – Cost Structure of Hyperloop vs. High Speed Rail
Who we are
TUM Hyperloop is a research chair at the Technical University of Munich within the TUM School of Engineering and Design, focusing on Hyperloop technology for passenger transport. Our work covers vehicle and infrastructure concepts, propulsion and suspension systems, high speed aerodynamics, and system level analysis.
Description
This project study analyzes the cost structure of Hyperloop systems in comparison to high speed rail (HSR), with a focus on capital and operational costs and their dependence on infrastructure type. Publicly available data from Hyperloop demonstrators, Transrapid and Maglev projects, and recent HSR projects are used for benchmarking and high level cost modeling.
Your Tasks
Analyze the cost structure (CapEx and OpEx) of Hyperloop systemsBenchmark Hyperloop costs against recent high speed rail projectsEstimate cost per kilometer by infrastructure type (tunnel, at grade, elevated, bridge)Compare operational cost structures of Hyperloop and HSRAnalyze public funding and cost sharing mechanismsMethods
Literature and document analysisCase study comparison of infrastructure projectsHigh level cost modeling and benchmarking
Start
As soon as possible
Location
Ottobrunn, Munich
Contact
Elias Zorgati – elias.zorgati@tum.de
