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Richard Branson unveils hyperloop plans for India

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Published Mon, Feb 19, 2018 · 09:50 PM

    Mumbai

    BRITISH tycoon Richard Branson-backed Virgin Hyperloop One is proposing to build a super-fast transportation system in India that would connect the city of Pune with the planned new airport in Mumbai in 25 minutes, saving about three hours.

    The founder of Virgin Group signed a preliminary agreement on Sunday in Mumbai for a broad hyperloop framework, the company said in a statement.

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