Soon, travel Delhi to Jaipur in just 30 mins as India's first hyperloop test track is ready
PTC Web Desk: India has taken a significant step toward futuristic transportation with the development of its first hyperloop test track at IIT Madras, backed by the Ministry of Railways. The 422-meter-long test facility is expected to revolutionize high-speed travel, making journeys like Delhi to Jaipur (approximately 300 km) possible in under 30 minutes once fully implemented.
Sharing the achievement on X (formerly Twitter), Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of government-academia collaboration in driving technological advancements. "The first pod of 422 metre will play a crucial role in developing hyperloop technology," he said. Encouraged by the progress, Vaishnaw also announced an additional $1 million grant for IIT Madras, adding to the previous two grants of the same amount, to further develop the hyperloop project. The Indian Railways is gearing up to launch its first commercial hyperloop project soon.
The hyperloop project at @iitmadras; Government-academia collaboration is driving innovation in futuristic transportation. pic.twitter.com/S1r1wirK5o — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) February 24, 2025
What Is a Hyperloop?
Touted as the "fifth mode of transport," the hyperloop is a high-speed, low-energy transportation system. It operates via electromagnetically levitated pods moving through vacuum tubes, eliminating friction and air resistance. This innovative system has the potential to reach speeds of up to Mach 1.0 (approximately 761 mph at sea level).
According to an official statement, the hyperloop offers multiple benefits, including: collision-free travel, weather immunity, speeds twice that of airplanes and low power consumption with 24-hour energy storage.
- With inputs from agencies
