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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Italy's ‘Ultra Fast' Hyperloop Train Reaches Major Milestone
One of Italy's most ambitious transportation projects is set to begin testing after passing its feasibility study. The Hyper Transfer hyperloop project, on which research first began in 2013, will commence construction work on a test track in Veneto, spanning 10 kilometers (about six miles) between Padua and Venice. The hyperloop project is designed to transport passengers and cargo at record speeds of up to 1,200 kilometers per hour, thanks to the use of magnetic levitation through vacuums. The vacuum means there is no air resistance on the front of the vehicle, allowing transport tubes to move at very high speeds. The technology has been tested in various parts of the world, including India, but the construction of a test site in Italy would be a major breakthrough for the concept in Europe. The hyperloop project has completed its feasibility study phase, with Luca Zaia, the president of the Veneto region, announcing that the test track would be built in his area. Zaia told the Transportation Logistics Fair in Munich this week: "It is not a futuristic vision but a concrete project born in Veneto...A revolutionary technology, strongly desired by the Veneto Region, which is now entering its operational phase." A consortium of four companies is managing the project: HyperloopTT, a Los Angeles-based technology provider and designer; Webuild, Italy's largest engineering contractor; Leonardo, a multinational aerospace and defense monitor; and Hyperloop Italia, the body that licenses the infrastructure. The test track will occupy a 10-kilometer stretch of land. It will be designed to carry both passengers and cargo, allowing the loop's safety systems and energy management technology to be properly tested. HyperloopTT CEO Andrés de Leónsaid in a statement to Newsweek: "This is the moment HyperloopTT has been working towards since 2013. We thank the Italian government, the Veneto region, and CAV for their vision and commitment to sustainable innovation. "We've partnered with some of the best engineering and transportation companies in the world, all with deep roots in the region. We look forward to bringing this first of many hyperloop systems to the world." HyperloopTT COO Andrea La Mendola said: "Italy has always been a cradle of creativity, innovation, and progress, from the artistic brilliance of the Renaissance to the engineering prowess behind their high-speed trains. Today, we stand at the dawn of a new era, poised to redefine mobility once again with the 'Hyper Transfer' project. "This hyperloop system is not just about connecting Venice and Padua in record time; it is a testament to Italy's unwavering spirit of innovation and their commitment to sustainable and efficient transport." The testing process is expected to take several years, although engineers hope that parts of the infrastructure will be operational by 2030. Related Articles How to Watch Norway vs Italy: Live Stream FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, TV ChannelAmerican's Trip to Italy Leads to Shocking Revelation About US: 'So Much Resentment'Mount Etna Erupts: Watch Live Feed of June 2 EruptionRule Change Hits Americans Seeking Italian Citizenship: 'Real Gut Punch' 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Italy's 'Ultra Fast' Hyperloop Train Reaches Major Milestone
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. One of Italy's most ambitious transportation projects is set to begin testing after passing its feasibility study. The Hyper Transfer hyperloop project, on which research first began in 2013, will commence construction work on a test track in Veneto, spanning 10 kilometers (about six miles) between Padua and Venice. Why It Matters The hyperloop project is designed to transport passengers and cargo at record speeds of up to 1,200 kilometers per hour, thanks to the use of magnetic levitation through vacuums. The vacuum means there is no air resistance on the front of the vehicle, allowing transport tubes to move at very high speeds. The technology has been tested in various parts of the world, including India, but the construction of a test site in Italy would be a major breakthrough for the concept in Europe. What To Know The hyperloop project has completed its feasibility study phase, with Luca Zaia, the president of the Veneto region, announcing that the test track would be built in his area. Zaia told the Transportation Logistics Fair in Munich this week: "It is not a futuristic vision but a concrete project born in Veneto...A revolutionary technology, strongly desired by the Veneto Region, which is now entering its operational phase." A consortium of four companies is managing the project: HyperloopTT, a Los Angeles-based technology provider and designer; Webuild, Italy's largest engineering contractor; Leonardo, a multinational aerospace and defense monitor; and Hyperloop Italia, the body that licenses the infrastructure. Rendering of Italy's Hyper Transfer project from HyperloopTT, one of the companies working on the technology. Rendering of Italy's Hyper Transfer project from HyperloopTT, one of the companies working on the technology. HyperloopTT The test track will occupy a 10-kilometer stretch of land. It will be designed to carry both passengers and cargo, allowing the loop's safety systems and energy management technology to be properly tested. What People Are Saying HyperloopTT CEO Andrés de León said in a statement to Newsweek: "This is the moment HyperloopTT has been working towards since 2013. We thank the Italian government, the Veneto region, and CAV for their vision and commitment to sustainable innovation. "We've partnered with some of the best engineering and transportation companies in the world, all with deep roots in the region. We look forward to bringing this first of many hyperloop systems to the world." HyperloopTT COO Andrea La Mendola said: "Italy has always been a cradle of creativity, innovation, and progress, from the artistic brilliance of the Renaissance to the engineering prowess behind their high-speed trains. Today, we stand at the dawn of a new era, poised to redefine mobility once again with the 'Hyper Transfer' project. "This hyperloop system is not just about connecting Venice and Padua in record time; it is a testament to Italy's unwavering spirit of innovation and their commitment to sustainable and efficient transport." What Happens Next The testing process is expected to take several years, although engineers hope that parts of the infrastructure will be operational by 2030.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
One year out from the Milan Cortina Games, Olympic chief says 'Italy is ready.' But is it?
MILAN (AP) — The one-year countdown to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is on. IOC president Thomas Bach proclaimed on Thursday, 'Italy is ready.' Is it? Italy has ski resorts in abundance and spectacular mountains but one pressing concern remains rebuilding the century-old sliding center in Cortina d'Ampezzo. The International Olympic Committee has set a deadline for the end of next month for pre-certification of the Cortina track. There is a Plan B option that would require moving bobsled, luge and skeleton events all the way to Lake Placid, New York, if it isn't finished in time. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Luca Zaia, the president of the Veneto region which encompasses Cortina, laughed when asked by reporters if there was any possibility the sliding events would have to take place across the Atlantic. 'Absolutely not!' he said with a chuckle. 'You should see it … you can see the whole track at this point. We are really ahead with the work.' With 180 people working from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day to build the sliding center, the first ice is slated to be laid on the track at the start of March. 'We are absolutely on track with it, even better than the planned schedule' Zaia said. 'Having said this, I also want to remind everyone first and foremost that the sliding track is not something we are creating on an untouched mountain side. We went to salvage a dump, an excellent skeleton that was the old, abandoned sliding track.' One year to go Zaia spoke to reporters after an event on Thursday to mark exactly one year to go until the opening ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan's iconic San Siro stadium. Bach was more succinct when asked if he had concerns part of the Games would have to take place in the United States. 'No,' he said with a smile. Earlier, Bach gave an address at the event at Milan's Teatro Strehler, where guests included past and present athletes as well as politicians from the cities and regions involved in the Olympics. 'From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all of you who have supported this project since the very first day and are working together so seamlessly to make it a resounding success,' Bach said 'In this way you are all setting the stage for the world's best winter sport athletes, in an excellent way. Italy is ready. Italy is ready to write the next chapter of its great Olympic history.' These are the first Olympics to fully embrace cost-cutting reforms installed by Bach, and use mostly existing venues — which has meant scattering the Games all over northern Italy. 'Milano Cortina will be the first Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to fully benefit from our Olympic Agenda reforms from start to finish,' Bach said. "From the natural beauty of the Dolomites and the Italian Alps to the cosmopolitan energy of Milan, these Olympic Winter Games will offer an unforgettable blend of sport and Italian flair and sophistication. 'The competitions will take place in venues that are iconic and steeped in winter sports traditions. Most of them are already hosting world-class events year on year. Milano Cortina 2026 is taking these Olympic Winter Games to places where winter sports are part of the local identity.' ___ AP Olympics:
