Agreement signed for world's first commercial Hyperloop system of 10km between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) revealed on Wednesday the signing of an agreement with Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer, which will allow HyperloopTT to start construction of a Hyperloop system as well as HyperloopTT's XO Square Innovation Center, and a Hyperloop Visitor Center.
The construction site is located in Aldar's Seih Al Sdeirah landbank in Abu Dhabi and in close proximity to the residential development Alghadeer. It is conveniently located on the border of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, close to the Expo 2020 site and Al Maktoum International Airport.
HyperloopTT plans construction of the line in several phases starting within the ten kilometer allocation, with further development aimed at creating a commercial Hyperloop network across the UAE and beyond.
Earlier this month HyperloopTTbegan constructionof the first full-scale passenger and freight prototype system in Toulouse, France, and expects delivery of the first passenger capsule later this year. The capsule will be assembled and optimized in Toulouse, France, prior to use in the UAE.
"This agreement creates the basis for the first commercial Hyperloop system in the world here in the UAE, with the goal of eventually connecting Abu Dhabi to Al Ain, Dubai, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." said Bibop Gresta, Chairman of HyperloopTT. "With regulatory support, we hope the first section will be operational in time for Expo 2020."
"We are delighted to be working with HyperloopTT as they look to bring one of the world's most revolutionary transportation technologies to Abu Dhabi," said Talal Al Dhiyebi, Chief Executive Officer, Aldar Properties.
"Alghadeer sits at such a strategic point within the UAE - close to major growth areas of both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, that it makes sense to pair it with rapid transport opportunities."
"A forward-thinking nation like the UAE is ideal for building the most revolutionary, most efficient, and fastest transportation system in the world," said Dirk Ahlborn, CEO of HyperloopTT.
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