Virgin Hyperloop 'could connect Heathrow and Gatwick airport in five minutes' says CEO
7 years, 2 months ago

Virgin Hyperloop 'could connect Heathrow and Gatwick airport in five minutes' says CEO

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Virgin Hyperloop One could be used to connect London’s airports “in five minutes” according to the company’s CEO, Rob Lloyd. “You’d think of this as moving between terminals instead of moving between airports.” The company’s technical advisory board estimated it would take five minutes to travel between Heathrow and Gatwick airports, while Heathrow to Stansted would take seven minutes – turning the three airports into one giant transport hub. Sir Richard Branson joined the company board in October 2017, investing an undisclosed sum and rebranding it as Virgin Hyperloop One. “Virgin has been known for investing in and creating innovative companies over the years, and I look forward to making history together as we bring Hyperloop to the world as Virgin Hyperloop One.” He added: “Virgin Hyperloop will be able to transport people from London to Scotland in 45 minutes.

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