India has its sights set on developing the world’s longest hyperloop test track, aiming to evaluate the feasibility of commercial hyperloop operations. This advanced transport system, capable of reaching speeds of 1,100 km per hour, builds on a 422-mtrs. test facility completed in December 2024.

Plans are underway for a 40-50-km test track, backed by Indian Railways. The existing 422-metre vacuum tube was built through a collaboration between the Indian Railways, L&T Constructions, and Avishkar Hyperloop at IIT Madras. Recently, TuTr Hyperloop, a deep-tech startup incubated at IIT Madras, conducted India's first commercial intent hyperloop pod run. The company is working with the Indian Railways to advance the technology.

In addition to hyperloop research, Indian Railways and IIT Madras will jointly develop a vertical take-off and landing vehicle, which will also receive funding from Indian Railways. “India has a great potential for hyperloop. It is estimated that a 40-kilometre test track would cost $150-300 million upon completion depending on the dimension for the project,” Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founder at Swisspod Technologies, Denis Tudor said.