Elon Musk’s concept of a transportation system for carrying passengers at supersonic speed has stepped one step closer to reality. Hyperloop One, the company behind the futuristic project has announced that the first full system test has been highly successful.

The trial took place in May this year in the Nevada desert, where a test sled was analysed for efficiency of propulsion, levitation and braking system.

The team of engineers behind the project managed to horizontally shoot the test vehicle by levitating it above the tracks using magnets. The test sled achieved a top speed of 70 mph in just 5 seconds, after initializing its motion in a low pressure tube with artificially created vacuum like conditions.

According to the team, every parameter of the test was carefully observed observed, and all system elements worked perfectly fine. They also showcased a 28 feet long prototype pod, that is supposed to carry the passengers when the project is ready for mass usage.

This is the second successful test of the Hyperloop One, with the first one being done nearly a year ago, where the company publicly showcased the propulsion system successfully.