HYPERLOOP TECHNOLOGY

HYPERLOOP TECHNOLOGY :

(i) It is a system where magnetically levitating capsules are sent at high speeds through low-pressure tubes.
(ii) The technology is expected reduce the transport time, of goods and people, by more than 80%.
(iii) Brainchild of Elon Musk, the system is now being developed to connect Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

HYPERLOOP AND INDIA :

(a) Hyperloop One, the company developing the technology, has begun an online vote for people to suggest and choose the best route to deploy a hyperloop in their countries.
(b) The route choices for India are:
Bengaluru-to- Chennai (334 km in 20 minutes),
Bengaluru-to- Thiruvananthapuram (736 km in 41 minutes),
Delhi-to- Mumbai via Jaipur and Indore (1,317 km in 55 minutes), Mumbai-to- Chennai via Bengaluru (1,102 km in 50minutes), and Bengaluru to Chennai (334 km in 20 minutes).
(c) Hyperloop One has announced its intentions to begin operations in India by 2021.

PROS & CONS :

1. If approved, such plans would enable India to jump forward in its transport infrastructure and could revolutionise the way business is conducted.
2. In a country like India where railway infrastructure is abysmal and the airline industry is priced beyond the abilities of most of the populace, it is doubtful if India can really afford another expensive transport system.