Rotterdam expects to have the world’s very first hyperloop by 2030

Soon, it will be possible to travel from Rotterdam to Berlin in about 1.5 hours without any stops or CO2 emissions!

Since 2017, the Hardt Hyperloop startup company, founded in Delft, has been developing a hyperloop system for Europe, and the first one will open in our beloved Rotterdam.

Hyper what?

The co-founder of Hardt Hyperloop, Tim Houter, described the hyperloop to the Port of Rotterdam.

“The hyperloop allows people and goods to be transported through a low-pressure air tube by a vacuum train. The means of transport is magnetically driven.”

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Hyperloop is a fast and eco-friendly way to travel across Europe, consuming less time and energy than current methods.

Are you ready?

Are you excited to get vacuumed into a tunnel that can take you hundreds of kilometres away in two hours? Well, you don’t need to wait long for that experience

In their brand new office in Rotterdam at the Science Tower in M4H, they have also opened an Experience Centre, where you can have the whole adventure.

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“That was an incredible moment. We were so honoured. In the experience centre, we familiarise visitors with the hyperloop at a glance.

We plan to open the experience centre to the public a few times a year.” — said Houter to Port of Rotterdam.

Money Money Money

The Hyperloop project is supported by multiple organizations. They received support from the Dutch government, and the European Commission also pledged a large investment last year.

“We are receiving support at more and more levels. From local to regional and national to global.“ — said Houter.

Are you ready for the Hyperloop experience? Tell us in the comments!

Mihály Droppa
Mihály Droppa
Mihály fell in love with (and in) Amsterdam, so he quit his NGO job in Budapest and moved to Amsterdam to become a journalist. His apartment is full of plants and books, two dogs, and a random mouse in the kitchen. You might find him in Vondelpark, where he spends most of his life throwing tennis balls for his vizslas and listening to podcasts. His nickname is Mex — ask him why!

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