The hyperloop allows you to travel from Amsterdam to Berlin in 55 minutes. The future of travel within Europe will be fast, sustainable and comfortable, argues Hardt Hyperloop.
Hardt Hyperloop is working in the Netherlands to develop the hyperloop. This is a network of tubes at low pressure. In it, autonomous vehicles can transport both passengers and cargo at high speed directly to their final destination. The combination of a magnetic hover system and low pressure make it possible to travel very fast with minimal energy consumption. This makes the means of transport fast and sustainable.
Travel experience
Hardt Hyperloop sees the Hyperloop as a sustainable alternative to short-haul flights. One of the major advantages over travelling by plane is that the Hyperloop can take passengers right into city centres. UNStudio, in collaboration with Hardt Hyperloop, has conducted research into the passenger travel experience and the design of the stations, which plays a major role in this. In a 3D animation, Hardt Hyperloop demonstrates what travelling via the Hyperloop looks like: very comfortable. Upon arrival at the fictional Hub, you can easily board the Hyperloop, which takes you from Amsterdam to Berlin in under an hour.
Unique atmosphere
The hyperloop is designed to make the short journey as comfortable as possible. This is possible by creating sufficient space and fine seating. During the journey, the hyperloop informs travellers of their current location and time, expected arrival times and transfer options. The ceiling features skylight. These are curved screens that can display weather images from outside. This creates a unique atmosphere that makes you not feel like you are in an enclosed cabin.
VR research
This experience in particular is an important aspect of travelling by hyperloop. Using VR technology, Hardt conducted qualitative research into how passengers experience travelling in a windowless vehicle. The results of the study are positive. Mars Geuze, co-founder of the company: "Users describe both the station and vehicle as spacious, comfortable and relaxing. The hyperloop is perceived as high-quality public transport. Yet ticket prices will be similar to what people are used to from existing means of transport."
Many routes
The route from Amsterdam to Berlin is just one of many routes in the network through which Hardt Hyperloop aims to connect European cities. Ben van Berkel, founder of UNStudio/ UNSense which is responsible for the design of the hyperloop 'stations: "Due to urbanisation, we are facing infrastructure challenges that cannot be solved with our current modes. A sustainable alternative to flying is therefore necessary. The hyperloop offers this alternative. On top of that, it also offers travellers a seamless connection with other transport modes in inner cities. The animation developed is a preview of what to expect."
The fact that the Hyperloop is sustainable is also evident from the following report: A Hyperloop between Amsterdam and Rotterdam could save 600,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
Source and image: Hardt Hyperloop
