The firm is in initial talks with the government and companies to partially build and operate super-fast transportation solutions on some routes in the country. The teams shortlisted for Hyperloop’s global challenge, from more than 100 applications, are AECOM, LUX Hyperloop Network, Dinclix GroundWorks, Hyperloop India and Infi-Alpha. AECOM’s entry is a Hyperloop-based transportation system between Bengaluru and Chennai, covering 334km in 20 minutes. LUX Hyperloop Network has suggested developing a Hyperloop transportation link between Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram where the 736km distance can be covered in 41 minutes. The fifth proposal that has been shortlisted is from Hyperloop India, in which a 1,102km distance between Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai can be covered in 50 minutes.

Source: Mint February 28, 2017 19:18 UTC