Hyperloop is the next big thing when it comes to high-speed transport. The speed and technology incorporated in this revolutionary transport are far beyond the bullet train, which also operates significantly faster than traditional rail traffic.

When it comes to innovative thinkers, the name of Tesla CEO Elon Musk will surely be on the list. Aside from his Tesla cars, the investor-inventor also has something to offer when it comes mass transport. In 2013, Musk introduced the idea of Hyperloop, which he described as "a cross between a Concorde, a railgun, and an air-hockey table."

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His idea of a supersonic transport system relies not on rails, unlike the traditional high-speed railway system. However, the idea of Musk involves commuters traveling in pods while levitating inside massive tubes, and having the air as its cushion, according to The Sun.

The air will help in reducing pressure inside the tubes, enabling supersonic travel due to a drastic drop of friction inside the system. There are two options being dealt with that would mainly secure pod transport. The first method could utilize a system called passive magnetic levitation, or it could use the air that is expelled from the vessels.

The speed of Hyperloop as estimated by experts could reach up to 800mph or almost 1,300kph. With such speed, the usual four-hour journey by train could be cut up to 30 minutes with the supersonic train.

 As of the current writing, the revolutionary transport system conceptualizes by Tesla CEO will likely be underway. One of the companies tasks to bring the concept into reality recently revealed that the construction for a full-scale passenger loop capsule is being developed, according to Clean Technica.

The full-scale passenger capsule is scheduled for unveiling by next year. With the collaboration of HTT and aeronautics & aerospace materials firm Carbures SA, the full-scale capsule will be showcased in early 2018.

The final specs of the said capsule will be 30 meters in length and 2.7 meters in diameter. The max capacity of the capsule is up to 40 passengers while having projected speed of 1,223km/h.

Watch here below Elon Musk Hyperloop concept presentation: