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Isn't it incorrect to simply compare the capacity of the Hyperloop vs. the High Speed Rail. Shouldn't the transport time also be taken into account? I mean, si
by Denzel 13y ago
Isn't it incorrect to simply compare the capacity of the Hyperloop vs. the High Speed Rail. Shouldn't the transport time also be taken into account?
I mean, simplifying of course, if the Hyperloop can carry ~3,000 from A to B in 30 minutes, and the High Speed Rail can carry ~12,000 from A to B in 2 hours, which is better? In this scenario wouldn't they be equal?
- anologwintermut 13y agoThe measure is capacity per unit time. The hyperloop's capacity is much smaller.
- craftkiller 13y agoWell I'm from the east coast so I'm not the most familiar with SF/LA but how many people per hour actually travel between those two cities? Would it really exceed the 1,260? If not then the reduced travel time would certainly be a huge benefit.
- Denzel 13y agoAh, you are correct. I figured I was missing something. Thanks!
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- yk 13y agoSee anologwintermut's comment. But if anything, the faster Hyperloop needs a larger capacity, since there would be more demand.
- 6d0debc071 13y agoIn addition to those mentioned in other forks on this thread - There are also scheduling trade offs. One of the arguments against high speed rail is that it places a great degree of emphasis on end to end times, whereas on many routes there are a lot of intervening stops that will render greater capacity per train vastly more useful than higher speeds. Probably not a concern for the given case - but if you're comparing transport options in an abstract sense it's something to be aware of.