Proposals for a $20 trillion Transatlantic Tunnel to connect New York and London have been met with skepticism, but Elon Musk has suggested a far cheaper alternative. The tunnel would span 3,400 miles under the Atlantic Ocean, promising travel times of just 54 minutes between the cities. However, its astronomical cost and decades-long construction timeline make it a daunting prospect.
Musk, responding to the idea on Twitter, claimed that his company, The Boring Company, could complete such a project for “1,000 times less money.” Known for its low-cost tunneling solutions, The Boring Company has already successfully constructed projects like the LVCC Loop in Las Vegas, a 1.7-mile tunnel system built for $47 million within a year.
The Boring Company’s projects focus on creating efficient and sustainable transit systems, raising questions about whether a transatlantic version could ever become a reality. Critics note the significant technological and logistical challenges in expanding the company’s existing systems to cover thousands of miles across an ocean.
While the Transatlantic Tunnel remains hypothetical, Musk’s suggestion sparks fresh discussions about how innovative solutions like hyperloop technology could revolutionize intercontinental travel. The debate highlights both the potential and the challenges of ambitious infrastructure projects in shaping the future of global connectivity.
