This will be the futuristic interior design of Hyperloop
The Virgin Hyperloop company has not stopped working during the pandemic. In fact, last November 8, the Nevada desert did (again) history: the first trip with passengers of high speed train in the United States it was tested in a corner of this desert, protagonist of nuclear tests, movie set and so many other "anecdotes".
Now, the first images are released to know, in more detail, how will we travel in the future (or how the next generations will do it); distribution renders, propulsion pod design and architecture to which they will climb, first, citizens of the United Arab Emirates and the United States (where the first routes are already approved).
The station
With the recently released video, the company shows the viewer what the experience will be like from start to finish: from arrival at the state-of-the-art station to boarding in one of the capsules.
Although after viewing it you think that, a priori, the protocol is not far from any journey on a high-speed train, we must not forget that the big difference lies in the time: that a means of transport on rails achieves connect Amsterdam with Paris in just 90 minutes or San Francisco with Los Angeles in 45 minutes , is not trivial. For this, it will reach speeds of up to 965 km/h.
"Designing a new mode of transportation from scratch is both an opportunity and a responsibility" , said Sara Luchian, Head of Passenger Experience at Virgin Hyperloop and one of the first people to ride the train, last November.
"Hyperloop technology -and what it allows- is changing paradigms. Hence the passenger experience must be nothing short of extraordinary."
To achieve a fascinating multisensory experience, Hyperloop has had the collaboration of renowned international companies, see: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) for portal layouts, Teague for capsule designs, SeeThree for video and animation, and Man Made Music for sound identity.
"Virgin Hyperloop can accelerate the future of mobility on land. The new way of travel at supersonic speed rethinks transportation and the perception of space, landscape, time and distance", said Bjarke Ingels, founder and creative director of BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group.
"In these times, Virgin Hyperloop, taking off from our portals, provides holistic and intelligent transportation for a globalized community to travel across long distances in one way safer, cleaner, easier and faster than the airlines," he stressed.
In turn, Virgin Hyperloop has opted for a design that is defined as ecological, soft, safe and pleasant: built-in seats provide a greater sense of space , the elevated corridor gives it a unique touch and details of the furniture, such as strips of vegetation or wood , they give a twist to the conventional image of a public transport vehicle.
"We have taken advantage decades of design experience of how people and goods are transported, taking some of the best aspects of aviation, rail, automotive and even hospitality , to create a new and better passenger experience," said John Barratt, CEO and President of Teague.
Passengers waiting to board
Secondly, the lighting of the cabin - including the discreet information panels - is dynamic; namely, adjusts based on traveler activity and the circumstances that accompany the journey.
As for the sound , as explained Joel Beckerman, Founder and Principal Songwriter of Man Made Music , has been rigorously selected to awaken in the passenger an amalgam of peaceful impressions: from evoke a sense of privacy and space until the atmosphere is flooded safety and calm.
"Virgin Hyperloop's identity system beeps guide passengers through their experience while instilling confidence, security and clarity: you "feel" it more than you "hear" it. The interface is humanized in a way that is as fresh as it is familiar," said Joel Beckerman.
Are you wondering what the price of the ticket will be? Well, even though fares will vary depending on the route , Virgin Hyperloop tells us that it will be more close to that of a road trip than that of a flight, since accessibility It's one of the fundamental pillars of the project.
Natural light will enter through the ceiling
daily high-speed transport not currently feasible for most people, but we want to change that concept” , declared Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop.
On demand and direct to the destination, the high speed train would be able to transport thousands of passengers per hour , despite the fact that each car carries a maximum of 28 people.
When can we get on one of them? Although the plan is to install Hyperloop worldwide, the company first has to get safety certification , which anticipates that it will have in 2025 . In that case, commercial operations will begin in 2030.