have been carried out on the propulsion technology, which could ultimately transport passengers at 760 miles per hour (1,220 kph) The head of Hyperloop One said travelling at such high speeds could enable passengers and freight to make the journey from London to Manchester in 18 minutes (pictured) The head of Hyperloop One said travelling at such high speeds could enable passengers and freight to make the journey from London to Manchester in 18 minutes (pictured) The head of Hyperloop One said travelling at such high speeds could enable passengers and freight to make the journey from London to Manchester in 18 minutes (pictured) -- But the head of Los Angeles-based Hyperloop One, Alan James, said the system could be a better bet than the proposed High Speed 2 rail network, which plans to link northern cities to Birmingham and London.