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3rd International Symposium on Underground Freight Transportation by Capsule Pipelines and other Tube/Tunnel Systems - ISUFT2002, a conference hosted by Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Contains an introduction, and conference and exhibition details.
Meta Description: [ ISUFT2002 - 3. Undergroud Freight Transportation by Capsule Pipelines and other Tube / Tunnel Systems , Ruhr-Uni-Bochum, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietrich Stein ]

404 Capsule Pipeline Research Center - Based at University of Missouri-Columbia. Includes an introduction to the subject, project history, technology and test program information, and FAQs.

Capsule Pipelines - Contains a definition, history, views, and sources. Covers aspects of tube transportation, pneumatic tube systems, telegram conveying, and pneumatic despatch.
Meta Description: [ Online works of Tim Howgego: Capsule pipelines, video game guides, and personal information. ]

CargoCap - Describes a system for conveyance of goods through pipelines in Bochum, Germany. Includes an introduction, background, and news.

Characteristics of a Freight Pipeline Transportation System - A scoping paper by Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Covers linear electric propulsion, drag and stability.

Computerworld: Shipping Goes Down the Tubes - An introduction to many of the large diameter schemes under development.
Meta Description: [ A shipping system based on capsules moving through a high-speed pipeline? Some researchers think that's not so far-fetched. ]

Evacuated Tube Transport Technologies - Describes ET3, a project developing an evacuated tube system. Includes a summary of the technology and application, list of benefits, FAQ, and patent and licensing information.
Meta Description: [ transportation, transport, ecology, high speed, fast, sustainable, travel, et3, ett ]

Flexitaxi - Describes a Russian proposal for a tube transit system.

Freight Pipeline Company - A company seeking to commercialize Coal Log Pipeline technology. Contains a business plan and history, and technical background to capsule pipelines, including those for biomass and mine waste.

Inteli-Tube Pneumatic Transportation System - Contains an idea for a pneumatic tube based personal transport system.
Meta Description: [ A solution to all our transportation needs using the power of proven pneumatic tube technology combined with Internet protocols ]

International Freight Pipeline Society - Society for those interested in capsule, pneumatic, and slurry pipelines. Contains a member directory, publications, and news.

International Symposium on Underground Freight Transportation by Capsule Pipelines and Other Tube/Tunnel Systems - Contains news, history, conferences, and research groups.

ISUFT 2005 - 4th International Symposium on Underground Freight Transport - Contains call for papers and background.

Magplane Technology, Inc. - Includes a description and technical papers covering a linear synchronous motor based capsule pipeline.

Magtube - Describes system using magnetically levitated freight capsules which operate in underground tunnels, with company information.

New Scientist: Pipe Dream - Attempts to answer the question, what became of a 1960s scheme to transport solid goods by pipeline, and why?

Pipenet - Describes synchronous linear motor based system for moving lightweight freight, with movie of prototype in operation.
Meta Description: [ pipenet - pipe§net - universita' di perugia - cotana - rete tubi - trasporto ]

Pneutrans Systems Limited - Contains description of Pneumatic Capsule Pipelines, simulation, and cost comparison.
Meta Description: [ Pneumatic capsular pipelines use existing technology to transport large quantities of materials both horizontally and vertically for long distances at low operating and capital costs in a safe and environmentally friendly way. Unaffected by weather or traffic. Handles one or more products in o... ]

Public Roads: Tube Freight Transportation - A review of the subject by Lawrence Vance and Milton K. Mills, United States Federal Highway Administration.

RUMBA: Tube Underground Magnetic Levitation Railway - A proposal for a passenger magnetic levitation based railway. Includes analysis of design requirements, network components, and implementation.

Texas Transportation Researcher: Research Explores Underground Pipeline System - Describes feasibility study by Texas Transportation Institute, for subterranean freight pipeline system using pallet carrying vehicles.

TubeWay - Describes suspended passenger pneumatic capsule pipeline proposal, with diagrams.
Meta Description: [ TubeWay ist ein solarunterstütztes, differenzdruckgetriebenes, transparentes Hochbahnnetz. Ein Vorschlag zur nachhaltige Zukunftslösung der Verkehrsprobleme von Michael Thalhammer. ]

Tubexpress - A proposal for a system to move pallet-load general freight at high speed between cities. Includes a summary, history, outline design, and consideration of economics, energy, safety, and maintenance.