Re:German students win hyperloop competition, reaching 200 mph
by nbanks on Monday August 28, 2017 @03:41PM
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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.
French TGV has broken the 350mph limit in non-commercial run.