In a landmark move, the Maharashtra government has inked a framework agreement with Virgin Group to build the world’s first Hyperloop One transportation system connecting Mumbai and Pune. The government has commissioned the Richard Branson-backed firm to build an operational track for the ultra-fast mass transit platform, which is expected to become operational by 2025, making it the first-ever commercial Hyperloop One system in the world.
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In a blog post, Branson revealed that the proposed Hyperloop One route will connect the Mumbai to Pune and the planned Navi Mumbai International Airport. The superfast Hyperloop One system will reduce travel time between Mumbai and Pune from approximately 3 hours to just 25 minutes. Image courtesy: Virgin
