India Unveils First Hyperloop Test Track at IIT Madras

The 422-meter track demonstrates the potential for high-speed travel, with a future goal of connecting Delhi and Jaipur in under 30 minutes.

IIT Madras, supported by the Ministry of Railways, has developed India's first hyperloop test track, measuring 422 meters in length.
The hyperloop system uses an electromagnetically levitating pod in a vacuum tube, enabling speeds of up to 1,000 km/h by reducing friction and air resistance.
The test track demonstrates that a 350 km journey could be completed in just 30 minutes, with a potential Delhi-Jaipur route being highlighted as a future application.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the importance of government-academia collaboration in advancing futuristic transportation technologies in India.
The project has received multiple grants, and plans for a commercial hyperloop system spanning 4,050 kilometers are under consideration after further testing.