Hyperloop train sets speed record in Switzerland with 25 mph test run

thesun.co.uk

A new hyperloop train has achieved a significant milestone in speed trials in Switzerland, reaching 25 mph during tests. Scientists claim the train could eventually travel at 303 mph, reducing the journey from Geneva to Zurich to just 17 minutes. This trial marks the longest trip on a vacuum hyperloop course with a fully autonomous train. The technology allows trains to travel at high speeds in a low-pressure environment, setting a new benchmark for train speed and autonomy. In related developments, a Chinese hyperloop aims to reach speeds of 621 mph, potentially surpassing commercial flights. Meanwhile, plans for a lunar railroad are being proposed to support economic development on the moon.


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