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From Madrid to Valencia in 30 minutes: Spain plans a Hyperloop high-speed train

The Hyperloop high-speed train project is again a subject of debate.

Spain is once again debating the Hyperloop high-speed train project, which promises to connect Madrid and Valencia in just half an hour, reaching speeds of up to 1,000 km/h. The Valencian company Zeleros, founded by former students of the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, is responsible for the project. According to their concept, passenger capsules will levitate using magnets and travel inside near-vacuum tubes, which will almost completely eliminate friction and air resistance.

The project has regained popularity on social media, but the global Hyperloop industry is facing serious difficulties: projects are being closed, teams are being reduced, and experts are questioning its real usefulness as a means of transport.

Zeleros continues to work on the technology, but the main goal is to demonstrate that Hyperloop is safe, viable, and really can revolutionise transport.

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