India’s First Hyperloop Test Track Inaugurated at IIT-Madras
India marked a major leap in futuristic transportation with the inauguration of its first Hyperloop test track at IIT-Madras` Discovery Campus in Thaiyur. Spanning 410 meters, the track was developed in collaboration with Indian Railways, ArcelorMittal, the student-led Avishkar Hyperloop team from IIT-Madras, and the startup TuTr.
Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, lauded the milestone, emphasizing its role in shaping the future of transportation.
The Avishkar Hyperloop team aims to create an indigenous Hyperloop system capable of speeds up to 1,200 km/h, potentially cutting travel time between Chennai and Bengaluru to just 15 minutes. Utilizing magnetic levitation in low-pressure tubes, this technology offers a sustainable, energy-efficient alternative, supporting India’s carbon neutrality goals.
The completion of the test track sets the stage for further development, testing, and commercialization of Hyperloop technology, positioning India as a global pioneer in advanced transportation solutions.
