New York to Beijing in two hours without leaving the ground?

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Although there are similarities to the Startram concept we looked at recently, this take on maglev-like transport is all on terra firma and, if it ever eventuates, would take passengers from New York to Beijing in just two hours. Advocates of Evacuated Tube Transport (ETT) claim it is silent, cheaper than planes, trains or cars and faster than jets. .. Continue Reading New York to Beijing in two hours without leaving the ground?

Section: Urban Transport

Tags: maglev, Transport, Vacuum

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