Comment by mmanfrin

9 years ago

Hyperloop is a 'stupid overelaboration of an existing, proven idea'? I was not aware we had so many proven 600mph high speed rails.

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astrodust  9 years ago

They exist. The problem is getting approval to build them anywhere near residential areas is problematic.

https://www.slashgear.com/japans-new-maglev-bullet-train-is-...

That's 600km/h. For 600mph you'd need Hyperloop to prove they can do that speed first.

  • ryanwaggoner  9 years ago

    So...they don't exist. The fastest ones are actually 40% slower.

    • astrodust  9 years ago

      Show me a working 600mph tube train and then you'll have a case of a superior technology. Until then it's just an idea on a napkin.

      China is building new, high-speed maglev trains and there's many lines already open for business.

      Maybe one day Hyperloop will get built and will be open for passenger travel. When that day comes it's possible that surface rail may have already achieved the same speed because third or fourth generation maglev trains are in service.

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alexbecker  9 years ago

The high speed is the "overelaboration". High-speed rails in many countries can reach 200mph. A 600mph train may be 3x as fast, but the marginal utility is pretty low to me compared to increased cost and reduced capacity.