Will Hyperloop Become Reality?

Could futuristic technology developed by billionaire Elon Musk change the landscape of high-speed travel in the United States?

The entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX certainly hopes so. He’s currently building a tunnel that could eventually connect Baltimore to New York using the ultra-high-speed line Hyperloop to transport passengers at extremely high speeds.

While the project on the East Coast faces many hurdles, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has hyped it up on social media: “I think it’s coming to Maryland and it’s going to go from Baltimore to Washington, so uh, get ready,” Hogan said in a video clip posted on his official Twitter account.

Maryland officials issued a conditional utility permit to The Boring Company, which would build the Hyperloop. The permit allows the company to dig a 10.3-mile tunnel under the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The section of the project would be the first in an eventual line that would run between Washington, D.C., and New York.

Other areas, like Austin and Seattle, are hoping the company will also bring its technology to these areas in the future.