China has made a significant breakthrough in high-speed transportation by solving the core technical issue that has hindered the development of vacuum tube trains based on the Hyperloop concept. This new transportation system enables capsules to travel at speeds exceeding 1000 km/h in vacuum tubes without major losses in stability or control. The development comes from China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), reports Baltimore Chronicle with reference to Interesting Engineering.
During recent tests at a specially constructed facility in Shanxi Province, a speed of 623 km/h was achieved. CASIC stated that upcoming project phases aim to surpass the 1000 km/h mark. The key advancement lies in the implementation of a stabilization system that allows the capsule to move within low-pressure conditions without turbulent oscillations or energy loss.
Elon Musk proposed the idea of Hyperloop in 2013. However, all attempts to bring it to life in the U.S. and Europe faced significant challenges: issues with balance, safety, and the efficiency of the design remained unresolved. Companies involved in the development — notably Hyperloop One and other startups — either paused testing or ceased operations entirely due to technical difficulties and insufficient funding.
CASIC emphasized that this technical milestone became possible through years of research in aerodynamics, materials science, and navigation systems. Furthermore, the project integrates artificial intelligence systems responsible for real-time monitoring of the capsule’s status during travel and automatic adjustment of its parameters.
The Chinese government is actively supporting the development of new transport solutions aimed at reducing travel times between megacities. Hyperloop has been included in national technological advancement programs as a key component of infrastructure innovation. CASIC believes that the first passenger services could begin within the next decade.
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