Remembering the world before the hyperloop -- a continuing series

From CNBC 2020/09/02 Opinion - Our New Future Op-ed: The hyperloop will revolutionize transportation in the post-coronavirus world Published Wed, Sep 2 20209:28 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Sep 2 20209:53 AM EDT Even though hyperloop capsules can reach speeds of 760 miles per hour, on a practical level, this transportation sector appears to be stalled. ... The challenges facing the transportation sector are significant and multi-faceted. But past the pitfalls of this antiquated system of steel railroads and cumbersome commercial flights lies a faster future. When we arrive, we’ll enjoy new travel experiences defined by safety, speed, environmentalism and improved comfort. To get there, you’ll need a fifth mode of transportation: Something low density, yet high volume. Something that is twice the speed of a plane, yet safer than any current public transportation; you’ll need something that is sustainable, reliable, and immune to weather variations. In other words, you’ll need a hyperloop. Coined…