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A Giant Leap for Loop: Towards a harmonized implementable Hyperloop concept with Hyper4Rail

Descrizione del progetto

La tecnologia hyperloop per sistemi di trasporto ferroviario sostenibili

Con le sue diverse normative nazionali, il sistema di trasporto ferroviario europeo è frammentato e richiede perciò soluzioni innovative. La tecnologia hyperloop offre una soluzione di trasporto socio-economicamente efficiente e sostenibile per l’Europa. Il progetto Hyper4Rail, finanziato dall’UE, si propone di dare forma alla mobilità futura unificando gli sforzi verso un sistema hyperloop normalizzato in tutta Europa. Il progetto svilupperà un concetto comune europeo di progettazione hyperloop e dimostrerà i sottosistemi principali. Inoltre, identificherà i percorsi per l’industrializzazione e la commercializzazione, con il sostegno di giustificazioni economiche per i casi d’uso praticabili. In linea con la strategia industriale dell’UE, il progetto promuove un approccio tecnologicamente indipendente e catene di trasporto e di approvvigionamento resilienti. Inoltre, sostiene gli obiettivi del programma di lavoro pluriennale dell’impresa comune «Ferrovie europee».

Obiettivo

"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."

Coordinatore

STICHTING HYPERLOOP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Contributo netto dell'UE
€ 153 450,00
Costo totale
Nessun dato

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