TUM Hyperloop is a research and development program based in Munich’s Isar Valley that develops the technology to make convenient and sustainable ultra-high-speed transportation a reality. Recently, the team has unveiled Europe’s first hyperloop segment certified for passenger operation, the TUM Hyperloop Demonstrator – a 24-meter-long test segment to evaluate and prove the working principle of all key technologies needed for making the system market-ready. Moreover, on July 10th, 2023, TUM Hyperloop successfully performed the first passenger run under vacuum conditions in Europe, demonstrating the operational conditions needed for the realisation of hyperloop.

What is hyperloop? Hyperloop is an ultra-high-speed ground transportation system for passenger and cargo. The hyperloop system consists of a network of tubes, connecting mobility hubs around the world, with pods traveling at ultra-high speeds in a vacuum. The low-pressure environment ensures energy-efficient operation thanks to low aerodynamic drag. Contactless magnetic levitation and propulsion systems enable a comfortable and silent passenger experience. Hyperloop combines the key benefits of speed and flexibility, comfort and safety as well as sustainability.