A rendering of how a Virgin Hyperloop pod could be used for shipping .
A Game Changer for West Virginia
Hyperloop will directly hire between 150-200 engineers and technicians to work at the West Virginia facility upon completion . Additionally , the project will create an estimated 13,000 local jobs as needed in construction , manufacturing , operation and maintenance .
Not only will the facility bring in jobs , but Kelly says it is important to the company and its partners to also use this as an opportunity to connect with the state ’ s education system . Both West Virginia University ( WVU ) and Marshall University will be involved in the project , as being able to train and utilize local talent from the state ’ s higher education system is key to building the center .
The Hyperloop team ’ s criteria for selecting the location included strong , bipartisan support and stakeholder engagement at every level to ensure sustainability .
“ We feel the West Virginia team was incredibly strong , and there was strong support from the political arena ,” says Kelly . “ We saw support at the local , state and federal levels , including the senators , and everyone understands we will be working with them to create jobs .”
Part of that bipartisan support came from Senator Shelley Moore Capito , who is thrilled that Hyperloop has chosen the Mountain State for its next phase of development .
“ This center will play a huge role in shifting Hyperloop from the research and development phase to the working reality ,” says Capito . “ Of course , this announcement means
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