The planning on the technology development of non-stop train system for hypertube station configuration

2024.12.27. - 2025.12.26.

Feb 10, 2026

1. Funding Agency

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) of the Republic of Korea

2. Motivation

Previous hyperloop research has centered on core hardware technologies. However, for practical deployment, a critical gap exists in defining how the system will operate as a coherent public transportation network. This planning-oriented study is motivated by the need to shift focus from individual technologies to a holistic operational framework. By addressing system-level challenges and real-world deployment scenarios, we aim to bridge the gap between technological development and operational feasibility, thereby accelerating the realization of hyperloop as a viable new mode of public transport.

3. Objectives

The primary goal of this project is to establish a strategic plan and feasibility study for developing core technologies of a non-stop Hypertube train system.

  1. Technology Definition: To define the scope and specifications of essential technologies, such as vehicle propulsion/control, separation/coupling hardware, and in-tube communication.
  2. Roadmap Establishment: To create a comprehensive Technology Roadmap (TRM) and budget plan for the future R&D project (targeted for 2027–2031.
  3. Feasibility Analysis: To analyze the policy, technical, and economic feasibility of the proposed non-stop system.

4. Results

The outcomes of this planning project are the strategic frameworks and documents required to launch the main R&D project:

  1. Core Technology Strategy: Identified 3 core technologies (Propulsion & Control, Separation/Coupling Hardware, In-Tube Communication) and 8 specific constituent technologies for development.
  2. R&D Strategy & Roadmap: Established a detailed 5-year R&D roadmap, including performance goals (e.g., HILS platform, shock absorbers, wireless communication systems) and a budget plan of approximately 66.8 billion KRW.
  3. Request for Proposal (RFP): Produced the final RFP and strategic planning report to facilitate the official launch of the national R&D project.

5. Contact

  • Euibin Shin
  • Juyeong Seo