India's 1st Hyperloop Test Track
Sector: Rail • Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Source: NewsBytes
India has unveiled its first hyperloop test track at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. The 422-meter-long track, backed by the Ministry of Railways, will allow high-speed trains to travel in a near-vacuum tube at speeds over 1,000km/h. This project is a vital step toward modernizing travel and emphasizes the government's commitment to innovation in transportation.
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- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Government
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NewsBytes
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Description | India has unveiled its first hyperloop test track at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. The 422-meter-long track, backed by the Ministry of Railways, will allow high-speed trains to travel in a near-vacuum tube at speeds over 1,000km/h. This project is a vital step toward modernizing travel and emphasizes the government's commitment to innovation in transportation. |
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State | Tamil Nadu |
City | Chennai |
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Sector | Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2025-02-28 |
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