Part of the reason for digging up the hyperloop concept is that you can gain many of the advantages at near vacuum instead of full vacuum.

The concept seems feasible and might be commercially viable, and if it is, has the potential to significantly reduce flights within the continent.

It might not work out, or not be feasible yet, but I for one am happy were at least looking into it.

And while many here say instead we need to push high speed rail, we'll, look at the state high speed rail is in. While it may attain high speed, getting from Amsterdam to Italy or even Paris is all but fast.