Feasibility study of Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop corridor: Challenges and implementation

Abstract

Considering making an efficient and sustainable ecosystem, the futuristic Hyperloop with Pod is considered a significant contributor in the coming years. However, the development and construction of the Hyperloop project is not easy. The research aims to analyze and evaluate the major factors involved in the success or failure of the Hyperloop project using the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) approach and using (Matrice d'Impacts Croisés Multiplication Appliquée á un Classement (cross-impact matrix multiplication applied to classification) MICMAC analysis. This method helped determine the inter-relationship among the factors and identify the key factors affecting the Hyperloop project. The work also explores the subfactors related to each major factor, which helps refine the major factors and understand their complex relationships. The research also includes data from a survey that was conducted to gather public opinion on the Hyperloop project. The survey questions were designed to collect information about factors such as user accessibility, experience, time, cost, convenience, and environmental impact. The collected data was analyzed to conclude public perception and acceptance, which is an important factor in determining the feasibility and viability of the Hyperloop project. The approach provided a holistic view of the project and helped identify potential issues that could arise during the Hyperloop project implementation phase.