LIFE CYCLE COSTING IN THE SWEDISH RAILWAYS

This paper introduces the concept of life cycle cost (LCC) and reliability performance as contractual requirements in the acquisition of new equipment, and points out the benefits to the purchaser. It goes on to describe the models and computer programs used by Swedish State Railways to implement LCC and outlines two case studies. The paper concludes with some advice on setting up and operating an LCC system.

• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications Limited

  P.O. Box 24, Northgate Avenue
  Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6BW,   England 
• Authors:
  • Palsson, L
  • Akelsson, H
  • Waak, O
• Conference:
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Proc Part D
• Publication Date: 1985

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 89-95
• Serial:
  • Volume: 199
  • Issue Number: D2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Computer programs; Contracts; Life cycle analysis; Life cycle costing; Procurement; Purchasing; Reliability
• Identifier Terms: Statens Jarnvagar
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Finance; Freight Transportation; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00452151
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 31 1985 12:00AM