What companies are developing Hyperloop?

Here are my thoughts on how they compare:

• HyperloopTT (US)
• Virgin Hyperloop One (US)
• DP World Cargo Speed (UAE)
• Hardt hyperloop (The Netherlands)
• Nevomo (Poland)
• Transpod (Canada)
• The Boring Company (US)
• How close are we to a commercial hyperloop?

Is hyperloop a failure?

Despite every intention and many millions of venture dollars, there’s no denying that the Hyperloop is dead – except as a visitor attraction at Disney World and Dubai City. As a mass transit system between cities, it is an abject failure.

Why did the Siemens-Bombardier Rail Merger talks stall?

April 2017 – Talks between Bombardier, exploring a possible sale of all or a part of its rail business, and Siemens reached an advanced stage, but stalled because of both companies’ desire to keep control of the merged business, according to sources. (https://reut.rs/2u4s6Di)

Will Alstom buy Bombardier’s train business?

Feb 17 (Reuters) – French transport infrastructure company Alstom is in talks over a potential $7 billion acquisition of Canada’s Bombardier’s train business, marking the latest attempt by Western rail companies to bulk up in the face of Chinese competition.

Why did Siemens and Alstom’s plan to create a European rail champion collapse?

Feb. 6, 2019 – Siemens and Alstom’s plan to create a European rail champion collapses after EU regulators block the deal, prompting calls for an overhaul of European competition policy.

How is Alstom doing in the European rail industry?

In Europe, the European Commission has set very ambitious targets in terms of CO2 reduction and several countries have announced large investments in rail. Alstom is a preeminent rail equipment player with an industry-record backlog of €40bn and €8.1bn of annual sales as of 31-Mar-2019.