Questions for Hyperloop Despite Test Success

Questions for Hyperloop Despite Test Success
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Despite the “excitement” of completing a first trial, Hyperloop One have many questions to answer over the vehicle's operation, said Philippa Oldham, head of transport at IMechE.

“As an engineer there still seems to be some gaps in the information regarding the risks and safety of the system itself,” she said. “There remains a challenge of cost, both in terms of design, production and maintainability, with figures initially quoted from the team already escalating. Building a sophisticated, evacuated tube system that is elevated on columns and aligned to a standard suitable for 700mph operation will definitely be a challenge.”

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