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The hyperloop system will offer weather-resistant, collision-free travel that can move at twice the speed of a plane.
The first pod of 422 meters will significantly contribute to advancing technologies.
FIIT Madras, with support from the Ministry of Railways, has built India’s first hyperloop test track, measuring an impressive 422 meters.
As per NDTV, this technology could enable travel at speeds that cover 350 km in just 30 minutes, allowing journeys from Delhi to Jaipur—approximately 300 km—in under half an hour.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared this exciting news on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Government-academia collaboration is driving innovation in futuristic transportation.”
Funded by the Ministry of Railways, the project is located on the IIT Madras campus. Mr Vaishnaw expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “The first pod of 422 meters will greatly contribute to technology development. I believe the time has come for the third grant of one million dollars to be awarded to IIT Madras for further advancements in the hyperloop project.”
The railways are planning to launch the first commercial hyperloop project soon.
Hyperloop Track: All You Need To Know
Known as the “fifth mode of transport,” the hyperloop is a high-speed travel system designed for long distances. It uses special capsules that move through vacuum tubes, enabling trains to reach exceptional speeds.
An official press release explained, “It involves an electromagnetically levitating pod within a vacuum tube, which eliminates friction and air drag, potentially allowing speeds of up to Mach 1.0.” (Mach 1 is roughly 761 miles per hour at sea level.)
The hyperloop promises to be weather-resistant, providing a collision-free commute at twice the speed of a plane, with low power consumption and the capability for 24-hour operations.
