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Dutch coalition explores hyperloop for busy freight corridors

Dutch coalition explores hyperloop for busy freight corridors

21 Jan 2021
Coalition is investigating a pilot route that would constitute a first step in creating a pan-European emission-free hyperloop network in a large urban area between Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
Rail company invests in Hyperloop Transportation Technologies

Rail company invests in Hyperloop Transportation Technologies

08 Dec 2020
Hitachi Rail will integrate hyperloop’s capsule travelling system with its signaling technology, the European Rail Traffic Management System, at HyperloopTT’s R&D centre in Toulouse.
First passengers travel safely on Virgin Hyperloop

First passengers travel safely on Virgin Hyperloop

09 Nov 2020
The test on the new form of transportation took place at Virgin Hyperloop’s 500-metre DevLoop test site in Las Vegas, where the company has previously run over 400 unoccupied tests.
How hyperloop can help to make Schiphol airport a multi-modal hub

How hyperloop can help to make Schiphol airport a multi-modal hub

12 Jun 2020
A joint study by Hardt Hyperloop and its partners predicts that the futuristic form of transport can substitute up to 12.5 million of the passengers that will travel through the airport by 2050.
Hyperloop company completes €7m financing round

Hyperloop company completes €7m financing round

02 Jun 2020
Spanish company Zeleros moves into the next phase of bringing the futuristic "fifth mode of transport" to reality and creating an ecosystem of international partners.
Hyperloop package delivery system raises £1 million

Hyperloop package delivery system raises £1 million

28 Jan 2020
Magway plans to sell capacity on its underground system to online retailers and logistics companies.
US cities to take a closer look at hyperloop as Virgin Hyperloop One goes on tour

US cities to take a closer look at hyperloop as Virgin Hyperloop One goes on tour

01 Aug 2019
The mass transportation system will visit Columbus, Arlington and Kansas City and other unnamed cities to give local communities a chance to see the technology first-hand.
Virgin Hyperloop One kicks off US road trip

Virgin Hyperloop One kicks off US road trip

30 Jun 2019
The mass transit system is being presented to state and local governments and stakeholders – including those in Ohio, Missouri and Texas, where feasibility studies are ongoing.
What do consumers expect of cities in 2030?

What do consumers expect of cities in 2030?

03 Jan 2019
Riding Hyperloops, travelling by air taxi and owning home robots are among their expectations, according to a survey by CITE Research and Dassault Systèmes
Hyperloop framework advances

Hyperloop framework advances

18 Sep 2018
TÜV SÜD has produced the first set of core safety requirements and certification guidelines for the Hyperloop transportation system
World’s first full-scale hyperloop prototype under construction

World’s first full-scale hyperloop prototype under construction

17 Apr 2018
Hold tight: US firm Hyperloop Transportation Technologies has begun construction of the first hyperloop test system.