BIAL-Virgin Hyperloop inks pact for Hyperloop corridor in Bengaluru

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) and Virgin Hyperloop have signed an MoU to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed Hyperloop corridor from the city's Kempegowda International Airport. State’s Chief Secretary, T M Vijay Bhaskar, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors at BIAL, said, "We are honoured to partner with Bangalore International Airport Limited to explore ways in which hyperloop can become a part of the solution to tackle congestion and support economic growth in Bengaluru." Sultan bin Sulayem of Hyperloop informed that beyond just the transit of passengers, airports are a crucial conduit for goods, especially time-sensitive deliveries and a hyperloop-connected airport would dramatically improve the delivery of cargo and create an ultra-efficient supply chain. The pre-feasibility study, which focuses on technical, economic and route feasibility, is expected to be completed in two phases of six months each. With speeds of up to 1,080 kmph, hyperloop could transport thousands of passengers per hour from BLR Airport to the city center in less than 10 minutes.