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Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein Unveil Hyperloop Plan and Defense Funding Push for Olympic Bid

A public vote is set for May 2026 to ratify the joint Olympic bid after concept studies on high-speed transport alongside enhanced civilian defense planning.

Schleswig-Holsteins Ministerpräsident Daniel Günther (r, CDU) bei dem Treffen mit Hamburgs Bürgermeister Peter Tschentscher
Bald könnte einer dieser Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge mit 700 km/h von Kiel nach Hamburg fahren. (Symbolbild)
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Overview

  • On July 8, the two state cabinets approved exploring a 700 km/h Hyperloop corridor linking Kiel and Hamburg to boost their joint Games application.
  • The proposed system would run magnetically levitated pods through near-vacuum tubes beside existing highways, bypassing traditional rail approval and drawing private investment.
  • First Mayor Peter Tschentscher and Minister-President Daniel Günther said the route could first be demonstrated within Hamburg before serving as a wider Olympic-related showcase.
  • Both governments called for an initial €10 billion infusion into population protection, aligned with the federal OPLAN DEU civilian defense framework.
  • Hamburg’s SPD and Greens have launched concept development and public dialogue steps ahead of a referendum in May 2026 to secure citizen backing.