To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The world’s longest hyperloop test has revealed what future high-speed travel could look like – but critics doubt the viability of hyperloop technology for mass use. While the UK is lagging behind on the development of the...
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Swiss set record for world’s longest hyperloop test
The hyperloop test facility at the Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Swiss scientists have established a record forthe longest-ever hyperloop journey at a test facility in Lausanne, Switzerland. They aim to test technology that could...
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Conquer Europe on a budget: Malaysian mom shares cost-saving travel hacks
KUALA LUMPUR – Traveling abroad, especially to Europe, can be an expensive affair for Malaysians due to their stronger currencies. However, backpacking makes the dream of traveling around the world more achievable as it is more budget-friendly and cost-effective. Last year, part-time baker Sharifah Sakinah Nadia Syed Shahir explored three countries in Europe,...
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Survey: air travel most popular way to go on holidays for Swiss
In Switzerland, 46% of adults want to fly on holiday in 2024, while at least a third will travel by car and only just under 15% by train. Keystone / Christian Beutler Despite the climate crisis, flying is the most popular mode of transport to head on holidays – particularly for young, urban and high-income...
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Swiss Air Force to practise taking off and landing on motorway
The A1 motorway near Payerne will be closed to traffic when fighter jets are taking off and landing on it Keystone / Anthony Anex The Swiss Air Force has received the green light from the government for take-offs and landings of F/A-18 fighter jets on the A1 motorway between Avenches and Payerne in western Switzerland....