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Article: Dynamic Amplification in a Full-Scale Hyperloop System: A Finite Element Study into the Effects of Tube Dimensions and Materials on Resonance

Read the full article hereThe hyperloop aims to become a revolutionary mode of transport, with a maximum envisioned speed of 1200 km/h. However, these speeds, which are much greater than a typical high-speed rail, can induce resonance when the pod’s forcing frequency matches one of the tube’s natural frequencies. This potential resonance can accelerate wear […]

Article: A Network Design and Discrete-Event Simulation Approach to European Hyperloop Substitution of Short-Haul Passenger Air Travel

Hyperloop is frequently proposed as a low-emission alternative for short-haul aviation, but to determine whether it is a viable substitute, the capacity of a hyperloop network must be assessed. Existing literature either analyzes small networks or does not model the full operations, leaving a gap in understanding system-level feasibility at European scale. In particular, it […]

Report: learning lessons from high-speed rail to guide the future implementation of hyperloop in Europe

Read the full report here Hyperloop is an innovative system that could significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transport sector in Europe. For the polluting aviation sector, no sustainable solutions have been found yet and the current high-speed rail (HSR) network is an inadequate replacement. Hyperloop could bridge the gap between HSR and […]

Report: A comparitive study of banking technologies for hyperloop under passenger comfort constraints

Read the full report here Hyperloop is often proposed as a high-speed, sustainable solution for long-distance passenger transport. However, for hyperloop, the combination of comfort and high speeds into sharp turns remains largely unexplored, despite being crucial for enabling flexible route development within European infrastructure. In the past, banking has been implemented in other modes […]

Report: Exploring Hyperloop-Aviation System Integration: The European Case

Hyperloop is a possible solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by combining sustainability with high speed and long travel distances. So the question arises: How feasible is the integration of hyperloop into the European aviation system as a replacement for short-haul flights? Read the full report here Introduction Hyperloop is a possible solution to […]

Report: Feasibility Study of a Bridge Door Airlock Design at Hyperloop Stations

The hyperloop system represents a novel mode of transport, offering high-speed and efficient travel by operating in a near-vacuum environment within a tube infrastructure. This paper addresses the critical challenge of passenger boarding in the near-vacuum tubes by using bridge door airlock systems. Read the full report here Introduction The focus of this report lays on optimizing […]

Report: Conceptual Feasibility Study of Hyperloop Vehicle Thermal Management Systems

A hyperloop pod and its subsystems produce a significant amount of heat, while being in a low-pressure environment. How can hyperloop designers prevent the critical systems from overheating, crucial for the transport of both cargo and passengers? Read the full report here Introduction A hyperloop pod is a levitating vehicle that travels within a low-pressure […]

Report: The Community Acceptance of the Hyperloop Infrastructure

What does community acceptance of the hyperloop infrastructure entail, considering the likely first alignment, characteristics, and regulations? For the full report, click the button below! Read the full report here The hyperloop is a possible solution to reduce greenhouse gasses emerging from transportation as it combines sustainability with both high speed and great travel distance. However, the […]

Report: A Hyperloop Handbook for Public and Private Stakeholders

This article gives an executive summary of the report on public and private stakeholders written by Delft Hyperloop. For the full report, click the button below! Read the full report here The most challenges that the hyperloop still faces before implementation, lie in the social and economic aspects and the decision-making process of investors and […]

Report: On the Future Development of Hyperloop Infrastructure

This article gives an executive summary of the report on the future development of hyperloop infrastructure written by Delft Hyperloop. For the full report, click the button below! For the implementation of a new infrastructure, there are numerous aspects that need to be considered. A new mode of transportation with its own new infrastructure requires […]