It was expected to be several years before a hyperloop system was up and running. Pishevar told AFP he expected the first hyperloop system to be built outside the US because "the speed at which other governments work" could be an advantage. Musk's involvement in hyperloop is for now limited to potentially building the tunnels with his latest startup -- The Boring Company. Tunneling is certainly an option, but building hyperloop tubes above ground, perhaps where traditional rail lines already exist, would be faster and cheaper, according to Hyperloop One executives. Several companies are now exploring the market, including Northeast Maglev, Hyperloop One and Hyperloop Transportation Technologies.

Source: The Nation Bangkok August 02, 2017 19:30 UTC