Commercial hyperloop moves a step closer in Italy

 

Transportation and technology company HyperloopTT is forming a joint venture that could lead to the construction of the world’s first commercial hyperloop system in Italy.

 

It is collaborating with Italian-based industrial companies Webuild and Leonardo to study the feasibility of a hyperloop operating prototype named Hyper Transfer to carry cargo and passengers.

 

Commercial hyperloop system

 

HyperloopTT reports that Hyper Transfer will aim to be the world’s first operational commercial hyperloop system connecting a section between Venice-Mestre and Padua in Italy.

 

In June of 2023, the consortium called Hyper Builders, won the successful bid on the tender issued by the Venetian Motorway Concession (CAV), Italy’s regional highway operator, which calls for a hyperloop prototype on a section between Venice-Mestre and Padua.

“This hyperloop system is not just about connecting Venice and Padua in record time; it is a testament to Italy’s unwavering spirit of innovation and commitment to sustainable and efficient transport”

The contract for the feasibility study was signed by CAV and Webuild, the project leader, officially kicking off the project. Following phase one, the tender includes two other phases: a detailed design and engineering phase and the subsequent final phase for construction, testing, and certification.

 

“This is the moment HyperloopTT has been working towards since 2013,” said Andrés de León, CEO of HyperloopTT. “We thank the Italian government, the Veneto region, and CAV for their vision and commitment to sustainable innovation. We’ve partnered with some of the best engineering and transportation companies in the world, all with deep roots in the region. We look forward to bringing this first of many hyperloop systems to the world.”