Hyperloop One Enters India — HyperSpeed Tube Travel Still A While Away

Hyperloop One has entered India and it has some amazing plans for the country. But the technology is still a concept.

By Sukesh

Hyperloop One, a company building the next-generation travel infrastructure, is now here in India. The company organised a media event in Delhi to announce that it was actively looking to develop five high-speed corridors in India, linking the major cities.

Hyperloop One Enters India; But Don’t Fancy A Super Quick Ride

Although the whole idea is still a concept, Hyperloop One stated that with help from Indian government it could make the super high-speed travel in India a possibility in the coming years.

Hyperloop One Enters India; But Don’t Fancy A Super Quick Ride

Indian Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu attended the event and said, "We are watching all of these (new technologies) very keenly and we are working to modernise the Indian railways."

Hyperloop One Enters India; But Don’t Fancy A Super Quick Ride

Hyperloop is a concept which comprises of special pods with passengers moving at a very high-speed inside the sealed tube-like tunnel. The pods move with the help of an electric motor, and due to sealed tube, the resistance will be very less.

Hyperloop One Enters India; But Don’t Fancy A Super Quick Ride

Hyperloop stated, "While other startups have not yet moved beyond basic research, Hyperloop One is the only company that is building a functional Hyperloop system (part of a pilot project in the US)."

Hyperloop One Enters India; But Don’t Fancy A Super Quick Ride

CEO of Hyperloop One, Rob Lloyd said, "Hyperloop One will help accelerate India's growth towards building substantial infrastructure that is financially and environmentally sustainable."

Hyperloop One Enters India; But Don’t Fancy A Super Quick Ride

Here are the five plans from the company for India

1. AECOM - Bengaluru to Chennai. 334kms in 20 minutes.
2. LUX Hyperloop Network - Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram. 736kms in 41 minutes.
3. Dinclix GroundWorks - Delhi to Mumbai via Jaipur and Indore. Covers 1,317kms in 55 minutes.
4. Hyperloop India - Mumbai to Chennai via Bengaluru, covering 1,102kms in 50 minutes.
5. Infi-Alpha - Bengaluru to Chennai. It will cover 334kms in 20 minutes.

Hyperloop One Enters India; But Don’t Fancy A Super Quick Ride

Sounds fantastic right? But wait, the Hyperloop is still a concept. The company is yet to showcase the viability of the technology and as well as the financial estimate.

Hyperloop One Enters India; But Don’t Fancy A Super Quick Ride

Another hurdle for the company to implement the Hyperloop in India is the permission from Government. And the company has to enter into a partnership with the public sector. For now, the project is just a concept and if you want to travel fast airplane is your best bet.

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Article Published On: Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 17:45 [IST]
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