India's Hyperloop Project

Background History:

Let's face it, driving long distances isn't something most people enjoy doing out of free-will and we all have wished at one point that there was a much faster and easier way to travel. What if I told you there was a way to reduce a 3.5 hour car ride to a mere 35 minutes? The solution to this issue is Virgin Hyperloop One's hyperloop, a supersonic form of transportation utilizing vacuum tubes, which has been under development for the past few years.

Currently, there is no fully functioning hyperloop open to the public in the world, but India's recent interest in constructing a modern, ultra-fast transportation system, might be the source of the world's very first hyperloop. As of July 31, 2019, government officials in Maharashtra, India have given the final go-ahead for the construction of a 200 km hyperloop between Mumbai and Pune, which Maharashtra authorities have deemed a necessary "public infrastructure" project.


How it Works:

A hyperloop is a method of passenger transportation, utilizing magnetic levitation for increased speed and acceleration to shorten the time it takes to travel long distances. The passenger-carrying, magnetic-levitating pod travels through a sealed vacuum tube to reduce resistance and increase momentum. While hyperloop systems are not cheap to construct, they are energy efficient and would utilize solar energy for power. 


Impacts & Future Growth:

The advancement of transportation technology in the future is inevitable and Virgin Hyperloop One is proving this with the development of hyperloop. Hyperloop will inspire more development for faster, more efficient, and more eco-friendly modes of transportation in the future, which will reduce travel times and emissions from cars and other gas vehicles. 


        Pros of Hyperloop: 
    1. Fast and efficient with average speeds of 600 mph and a top speed of 760 mph
    2. Consumes low amounts of power, which is provided by solar energy
    3. Sealed tubes protect the train from weather, birds, and other objects that could  potentially end up on the tracks
    4. Reduces the risk of human error because of automation 
    5. If there are any technological malfunctions or electrical failures, the system immediately comes to a stop to ensure passenger safety

        Cons of Hyperloop: 
    1. Construction and development is expensive 
    2. Earthquakes and other natural disasters are potential sources of disruption
    3. The hyperloop route cannot contain any sharp turns or abrupt height changes
    4. No moving around on the train during travel because of high speeds

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Information References:
Charlton, Alistair. “What Is Hyperloop and How Does It Work?” Gearbrain, Gearbrain, 19 Oct. 2018, www.gearbrain.com/what-is-elon-musk-hyperloop-2505477906.html.
Hanson, Jack. “The Pros and Cons of Hyperloop Transportation.” Pros and Cons of Hyperloop Transportation, Future For All, 7 Nov. 2017, www.futureforall.org/2017/november/virgin-hyperloop-one.html.
Hawkins, Andrew J. “Hyperloop Project in India Inches Closer to Reality.” The Verge, The Verge, 31 July 2019, www.theverge.com/2019/7/31/20748788/virgin-hyperloop-one-india-project-approval.

Multimedia Sources:
“Virgin Hyperloop One Gets Go-Ahead in India.” YouTube, Quest Means Business, 2 Aug. 2019,
         youtu.be/sAhFuAstJMw.
“Hyperloop Explained.” YouTube, Virgin Hyperloop One, 2 Aug. 2017,
         youtu.be/LAWEOwDDt_Y.
Best, Shivali, and Harry Pettit. “Hyperloop Infographic .” Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers Ltd, 12 Oct. 2017, www.dailymail.co.uk/~/article-4974398/index.html#i-43fd4384ba7e8cf0.


Garrit Witters 

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