Karmactive Staff

$20 Trillion Underwater Tunnel Promises 54-Minute NY-London Travel at 3,000 MPH

Visionary $20 trillion underwater tunnel proposal aims to slash New York to London travel time to under an hour, transforming intercontinental commuting.

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Spanning 3,400 miles beneath the Atlantic Ocean, this ambitious tunnel system would employ vacuum tube technology for high-speed rail travel.

Advanced vacuum tube design eliminates air resistance, enabling trains to reach phenomenal speeds of 3,000 mph within pressurized vehicles.

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Engineering proposals suggest three possible construction approaches: deep ocean floor tunneling, elevated stilts, or floating tubes anchored by seabed cables.

Current Channel Tunnel took 6 years to build across 23.5 miles - scaling up suggests 782 years at similar pace for transatlantic project.

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Vacuum tube transportation trials already underway in India and China, integrating technology into existing high-speed rail networks.

Project draws inspiration from Elon Musk's 2013 hyperloop concept, sparking renewed interest in vacuum-based transportation solutions.

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Environmental advantages emerge as key selling point, promising significantly reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional air travel.

Development of robust safety measures and emergency protocols required for passenger security at high speeds and underwater depths.

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Economic viability remains uncertain despite technological promise, requiring massive international cooperation and investment.