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No it won’t. We’re not getting evacuated rails anytime soon for the same practical and economic reasons we haven’t had them yet. This goes doubly for passengers
by IntronExon 9y ago
No it won’t. We’re not getting evacuated rails anytime soon for the same practical and economic reasons we haven’t had them yet. This goes doubly for passengers on these things.
It’s bizarre, as someone who understands some of the physics, and economic limitations to see people suspend their brains and buy in.
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/601417/the-unbelievable-reality-of-the-impossible-hyperloop/ https://www.technologyreview.com/s/601417/the-unbelievable-r...
https://www.inverse.com/article/14643-the-problem-with-elon-musk-s-hyperloop-plans-no-one-wants-to-talk-about-vomit https://www.inverse.com/article/14643-the-problem-with-elon-...
In short, crazy expensive, nightmare maintenance, safety issues, pulling a vacuum over such a huge vessel is crazy, and oh yeah people will vomit up their very souls at such speeds, unless it’s nearly straight.