Global Scans · Hyperloop · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Ministry of Railways has extended its support to IIT Madras, highlighting the potential of Hyperloop as an alternative to traditional rail networks. / India Indian Community
• [New] Tests are scheduled to start in early 2025, and the Pueblo site will be the world's largest hub for hyperloop experiments. The Cool Down
• [New] A report commissioned by the planning firm Transportation Economics Management reckons that the express freight option is cheaper than both air and truck, while the hyperloop industry is expected to grow from $260bn (£212bn) in 2020 to over $484bn in 2030. CityAM
• Once the necessary infrastructure is in place, hyperloop technology could become a dominant force in global transportation, offering a faster, more efficient, and more sustainable alternative to existing transportation methods. Travel And Tour World
• Lamme predicted a network of 10,000 kilometers of hyperloop tunnels criss-crossing Europe by 2050. Tech Xplore
• Beyond sustainability, hyperloop technology presents a compelling geopolitical opportunity for Europe, fostering economic integration and technological cooperation. Transportation Review
• If a workable hyperloop maglev system does get developed, it will likely happen in East Asia. Al Jazeera
• As nations worldwide explore the feasibility of hyperloop routes, the potential for a new era of transportation is on the horizon. LeftlaneNews
• Russia plans to develop high-speed transportation technologies over the next decade, including vacuum-based Hyperloop trains. TASS

Last updated: 26 October 2025