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I was also suprised they couldn't go faster. Maybe energy efficiency? That is the only reason you would go slower. Maybe they are trying to make this thing hype

I was also suprised they couldn't go faster. Maybe energy efficiency? That is the only reason you would go slower. Maybe they are trying to make this thing hyper-efficient energy wise. But this project is awesome for two reasons: one, I've always wondered why this sort of thing isn't automated. We could even have humans moving small packages intra-city underground on conveyor belts. And two, I live in Zurich, so being close to what I believe is the first project of this type ever, is super cool.

bobthepanda 4y ago
There used to be pneumatic (compressed air) tubes for mail, but it became kind of irrelevant when fax and email obviated the need to send small letters.
- semi-extrinsic 4y ago
  They're still popular in hospitals AFAIK, where they are useful for sending e.g. blood samples and medicines around.
thematrixturtle 4y ago
First after the Alameda-Weehawken Burrito Tunnel, of course. https://idlewords.com/2007/04/the_alameda_weehawken_burrito_tunnel.htm https://idlewords.com/2007/04/the_alameda_weehawken_burrito_...