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Re:German students win hyperloop competition, reaching 200 mph by alacombe on Monday August 28, 2017 @12:51PM (#15118040)
> The fastest train in service is around 270mph [...]

French TGV has broken the 350mph limit in non-commercial run.

Re:German students win hyperloop competition, reaching 200 mph by nbanks on Monday August 28, 2017 @03:41PM (#15119437)
Could "normal" wheeled train could go this fast reliably in a vacuum chamber? I suspect heat in the wheels and bearings would cause problems, especially without air cooling, but it would take much less energy to drive the train.