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allenout t1_j8ez07g wrote

Reply to comment by lughnasadh in 7 international companies have teamed with the EU to form the International Hyperloop Association, the industry's first trade body. by lughnasadh

Maglev trains already exist though. Why do they need an expensive metal cage around them?

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[deleted] t1_j8f1po5 wrote

Because maglevs aren't expensive enough. Got to develop the most expensive train possible.

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remek t1_j8jvopm wrote

I am no expert on the topic nor do I defend Hyperloop but having a train going over 500km/h not enclosed in a metal tube makes me feel very uncomfortable for some reason. Perhaps if thing is supposed to go this fast I'd rather have it enclosed (or 10km above my head)

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allenout t1_j8lw4g0 wrote

The point of the tube isn't protection, it is there to produce a vacuum.

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