Imagine flying even quicker than a commercial aeroplane—from one city to another—in less than 30 minutes. This sci-fi fantasy will soon come true, though, as India is constructing the longest hyperloop tube in the world, which will cover 300 km in 30 minutes.
The Hyperloop tube, which is being constructed with the assistance of the renowned institute, will soon be the longest in the world, reaching 410 meters, according to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who visited the Hyperloop testing facility at IIT Madras on Saturday.
Hyperloop To Be Developed At ICF Chennai
Speaking to reporters, Vaishnaw praised all of the young inventors for their accomplishments, stating that the complete Hyperloop transit testing system was created utilising domestic technology.
Since the currently-under-development Hyperloop transportation technology has shown promising results in tests thus far, the minister expressed optimism that India would soon be prepared for Hyperloop transportation.
In addition to revealing that highly qualified experts at the ICF factory have successfully developed large electronics systems for Vande Bharat high-speed trains, he also said that all of the electronics technology for the Hyperloop project will be developed at ICF Chennai. The Railway Ministry has provided financial funding and technical assistance for the Hyperloop project.
According to sources, the minister commended the Avishkar organisation and the group of young inventors from IIT Chennai for their successful testing.
What Is A Hyperloop Train?
A hyperloop train provides high-speed passenger and freight transit. Using magnetic technology, a hyperloop train travels in a pod with an elevated, transparent tube inside, through which a bogie may move quickly. Although the Indian Railways’ Hyperloop system can only travel 600 km/h, the tube’s frictionless motion allows it to achieve speeds of up to 1200 km/h.
Reports state that if all the necessary parts are in place, Hyperloop train experiments should shortly start.
World’s Longest Hyperloop Track
The longest Hyperloop test track in the world is currently in Europe and is now being prepared for a test run. By 2050, experts predict that a 10,000-kilometre Hyperloop network will have been built throughout Europe.
Virgin Hyperloop, the first Hyperloop system, achieved a high speed of 161 kmph during November 2020 testing on a 500-meter Hyperloop track in Las Vegas, Nevada.
