Safety and certification guidelines and demonstration of safety components for hyperloop

Expected Outcome: Based on current trends and forecasts, the number of passengers will significantly increase in the upcoming decades, and the existing transport modes may face capacity limitations without infrastructure investments. Emerging technology for guided transport systems could be a complementary solution for the increased demand, increasing also the availability of sustainable transportation solutions. Hyperloop technology could be a promising alternative, since it promises very high-speed travel with low energy needs while relying on electricity. Hyperloop is an unconventional fast track-bound transport system based on magnetic levitation and with “capsules” movement inside a vacuum tube. To ensure the applicability of this system, the safety level of this system should be demonstrated and had to be proven that this solution is at least as safe as the existing modes of transport such as rail or aviation. This call aims to develop the safety requirements, method and guidelines as well as identify certification processes which can be applied overall in Europe. In addition, it should validate some key safety components of the hyperloop system based on the defined safety guidelines which can directly support the CEN/CLC-JTC20 activities. The action will collaborate closely with CEN/CLC/JTC 20 “Hyperloop” and other relevant technical committees (e.g. CEN/TC 256, CLC/TC 9X, CEN/TC 391, ISO/TC 292) to support the definition of safety and performance requirements. The…