India set to build world’s longest hyperloop test tube at 410 meters

In a groundbreaking announcement, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently revealed that India is set to build the world’s longest Hyperloop test tube at 410 meters. The project, housed at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, utilizes indigenous technology and has shown promising results in initial tests.

During his visit to the Hyperloop testing facility at IIT Madras on March 16, Vaishnaw emphasized the significance of this achievement, noting that the facility already has the longest Hyperloop test tube in Asia. Hyperloop, a high-speed transportation system that operates in a near-vacuum environment, is being developed as a next-generation alternative to conventional rail travel.

“Longest Hyperloop tube in Asia (410m)... soon to be the world's longest.” Vaishnaw posted on social media.

Indigenous technology powering the future

The minister highlighted that the entire Hyperloop testing system has been designed and developed using Indian technology, a testament to the country’s growing innovation ecosystem. He congratulated the young innovators and researchers involved in the project, expressing confidence that India will soon be ready to roll out Hyperloop transportation.

The Railway Ministry has extended financial and technical support to the Hyperloop initiative, with the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai taking the lead in developing advanced electronics systems for the project. ICF experts, known for their contributions to the Vande Bharat high-speed trains, are now channeling their expertise into Hyperloop technology.

Advancing India’s tech landscape

Following his visit to the Hyperloop facility, Vaishnaw toured the IIT Madras campus in Guindy, where he inspected an innovation exhibition organized by the IIT’s Center for Innovation, Open House 2025. He interacted with students and researchers, reaffirming India’s strides in data science, artificial intelligence, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Vaishnaw announced that five semiconductor facilities are currently operational in India, and the country’s first indigenous semiconductor is expected to be launched by the end of the year. He lauded India’s skilled youth, stating they will play a crucial role in positioning India as a global leader in technology and innovation.

The minister also awarded prizes to winners of the innovation competition at the exhibition, encouraging young minds to drive future technological breakthroughs. IIT Madras Director Dr. Kamakoti was present at the event, underscoring the institution’s pivotal role in India’s scientific progress.

With India now at the forefront of Hyperloop development and semiconductor production, the nation is rapidly cementing its place in the future of transportation and advanced technology.