No Hyperloop Plans Between UAE Airports, Says RTA

The news of Hyperloop technology has been around for some time. After the news came out regarding the Hyperloop between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the second suggestion of Hyperloop between two UAE airports further elevated the excitement.

However, in a series of tweets on its official Twitter account, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completely denied the validity of the news regarding the first Hyperloop line connecting Abu Dhabi Airport and Al Maktoum Airport in Dubai.

#RTA has denied the validity of the announcement of the Hyperloop transport technology company (Hyperloop TT) regarding the first Hyperloop line connecting Abu Dhabi Airport and Al Maktoum Airport in Dubai. pic.twitter.com/lUZ2FwyxHv

— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) April 26, 2018

RTA said the system is still under the process of research and development and as of now there is no specific route for operating the Hyperloop system in Dubai or between Dubai and other emirates.

#RTA said there is no specific route for operating the Hyperloop system in Dubai or between Dubai and other emirates.

— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) April 26, 2018

The system is still under the process of research and development, and RTA is closely following the developments in this technology, and will study several options for determining the route which will be announced in the future.

— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) April 26, 2018

RTA stressed that projects of this magnitude and complexity, must be preceded by careful planning and engineering studies, 1/2

— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) April 26, 2018

as well as feasibility studies to determine the feasibility of implementation and reduce the potential risks, and maximize the benefit of the project. 2/2

— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) April 26, 2018