Project description
Hyperloop technology for sustainable rail transport systems
With its diverse national regulations, Europe’s fragmented rail transport system requires innovative solutions. Hyperloop technology offers a socioeconomically efficient and sustainable transport solution for Europe. The EU-funded Hyper4Rail project aims to shape future mobility by unifying efforts toward a standardised hyperloop system across Europe. The project will develop a common European hyperloop design concept and demonstrate core subsystems. It will identify pathways for industrialisation and commercialisation, supported by a business case for viable use cases. Aligned with the EU’s industrial strategy, the project promotes a technology-agnostic approach and resilient transport and supply chains. It also supports the goals of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking’s multi-annual work programme.
Objective
"Europe's fragmented transport system, characterised by a diverse range of national regulations, necessitates innovative solutions. This densely populated, polycentric landscape presents a unique opportunity to address congestion, decarbonise transport, and connect regions. Recognising the transformative potential of hyperloop technology, Hyper4Rail aims to shape future mobility by converging European efforts towards a standardised hyperloop system.
Led by the Hyperloop Development Program (HDP), Hyper4Rail brings together key European players – major hyperloop developers and Rail Europe members – to establish a common European hyperloop design concept at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 2. This will be followed by demonstrating core subsystems at TRL 4 and defining pathways for industrialization and commercialisation, underpinned by a business case that identifies potentially viable use cases. Aligning with the EU's industrial strategy, Hyper4Rail fosters a technology-agnostic approach, leadership in standard setting, and the development of resilient passenger transport and supply chains.
Hyper4Rail pursues a two-pronged approach: (1) technical harmonisation, industrialisation roadmaps, and applicability studies at TRL 2; and (2) design concept and validation of key subsystems at TRL 4. This directly addresses the goals of the Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking's Multiannual Work Programme (MAWP), particularly Flagship Area 7: ""Innovation on new approaches for guided transport modes"". As stated in the MAWP, this area seeks to explore ""non-traditional and emerging flexible and/or high-speed guided transport systems,"" including ""new types of railway-based transport, such as ultra-high-speed trains"". Hyperloop technology aligns strongly with this vision, aiming to provide a socioeconomically efficient and long-term sustainable transport solution for citizens and businesses across Europe."
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3029 AK Rotterdam
Netherlands
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9726AH GRONINGEN
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3029 AK Rotterdam
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80333 Muenchen
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16004 CUENCA
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26723 Emden
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87068 LIMOGES
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75002 Paris
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51105 Koln
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2770 233 Paço De Arcos
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1050-153 Lisbon
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57001 Thermi Thessaloniki
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100 44 Stockholm
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00161 Roma
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00161 Roma
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00155 Roma
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0185 Trondheim
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9000 Gent
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4350-059 Porto
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117 43 Athina
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03-828 Warszawa
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2628 CN Delft
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1043 CA Amsterdam
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06100 Ankara
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1868 COLLOMBEY
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1020 Renens
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8400 Winterthur
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