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Bengaluru News: IIT Madras, in partnership with Indian Railways, has successfully developed India’s first hyperloop test track, a revolutionary transport system that aims to cut travel time between Bengaluru and Chennai to just 30 minutes. This innovative technology allows passengers to travel in pods through low-pressure tubes at speeds exceeding 1,000 km/h, far surpassing traditional expressways, high-speed trains like Vande Bharat and even flights.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned the significance of collaboration between government and academic institutions in fostering advanced transport solutions. On social media platform X, he stated, “Collaboration is driving innovation in the transportation sector.”

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The test track, measuring 422 meters, has been constructed on the IIT Madras campus with funding from the Ministry of Railways. Vaishnaw announced that IIT Madras will receive a third grant of $1 million for further research and development of hyperloop technology, following two previous grants of the same amount.

Indian Railways is preparing to launch a commercial hyperloop project after extensive testing confirms its viability. Vaishnaw revealed plans to identify a suitable location for the technology, aiming to cover a distance of 40 to 50 kilometres.

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The hyperloop system uses electromagnetically levitating pods inside vacuum tubes, which reduces air resistance and friction, enabling speeds of up to Mach 1 (approximately 1,225 km/h at sea level). An official involved in the project informed Deccan Herald that hyperloop travel could achieve speeds twice that of conventional aircraft while consuming less energy.

Additionally, this innovative system is designed for continuous operation with built-in energy storage, ensuring round-the-clock functionality. Hyperloop technology is already being implemented in several developed countries around the world.