The Virgin Hyperloop in Dubai had a new milestone as it welcomed first human passengers. They successfully travelled in the Hyperloop that will get a place in history. Dubai has invested a lot of money and time to build the marvellous Hyperloop technology and now it has reaped the benefits.
The Chairman of Virgin Hyperloop and CEO of DP World Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem watched the testing from Las Vegas, Nevada. He said that he has the true pleasure of seeing history. He is very happy to witness the passengers travelling in the Hyperloop. It is a new mode of transport in a hundred years. He also shared that they are one step closer to the new era of ultra-fast travelling transportation. Moreover, it is also the sustainable mode of transport for people and goods.
The DP World and Dubai are now at the forefront of innovation in technology in the area of transport and logistics. The world is transitioning at a great speed so the creators want to join the production of this mode of transportation. They want to connect the market and the economies to ensure rapid growth. This historic milestone in the Dubai Hyperloop will allow the certification of this technology around the world. It is an important step that will enable to fuel the commercial projects of UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Co-Founder Josh Giegel and Director of Passenger Experience Sara Luchian got the opportunity to travel first in the Hyperloop. The testing happened at the 500-meter test site located at Las Vegas, Nevada. The company has done more than 400 unoccupied tests in the place before.
Giegel shared that they started the project in the garage six years ago. Their mission was to create something that will transform the way people will move. Now they have taken a giant leap by creating the Hyperloop. They have achieved their dreams and also the dreams of many people.
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.@DP_World and @VirginHyperloop hail a decision by the US House of Representatives to pass legislation requesting a regulatory framework for the safe deployment of hyperloop systems. pic.twitter.com/tfKdBLX4x9
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 15, 2020
The first voyage in the Hyperloop
The passengers had their first journey in the new Hyperloop known as XP-2 vehicle. The designer of the vehicle is the Bjarke Ingels Group. It got custom-built with the safety of the occupants in mind and also their comfort. The original design of the vehicle can seat up to twenty-eight passengers. But the 2-seater XP-2 vehicle got created for demonstration. The beginning stages of the testing managed by Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) Certifier. They have revealed to the world that travelling in the vehicle is safe and comfortable.
This is one of those rare moments that humanity is making a great leap forward. This video shows two passengers riding in a @VirginHyperloop pod for the first time – making transportation history: https://t.co/4PRA6PN8B1 pic.twitter.com/LWgYdLgzDX
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) November 9, 2020
Virgin Hyperloop is still active in the Gulf regions. They are studying the first-of-its-kind Hyperloop to know how it carries the passengers as well as the cargo. Moreover, they are also evaluating how it can result in economic growth by offering jobs. As the standard of technology is high many people will also get to learn about it. The potential of this technology is vast as it can lead to more inventions in the future.
Conclusion
The Hyperloop is a revolution in the transportation industry. It has impressed people around the globe.
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