Ministry of Railways Approves Collaborative Project with IIT Madras on Hyperloop technology.

• Hyperloop is the 5th mode of transportation, a high-speed train that travels in a near vacuum tube. The reduced air resistance allows the capsule inside the tube to reach speeds of more than 1,000 km/h.

Key Points:

1. The collaboration also involves setting up a Centre for Excellence for Hyperloop Technology at IIT-M.
2. At the IIT-M, a team of students, Team Avishkar Hyperloop is working on the emerging domain of Hyperloop-based transportation solutions for a futuristic commuting experience.
3. Team Avishkar aims to build the world’s largest student-developed Hyperloop testing facility at IIT Madras.
4. The model proposed by Team Avishkar can achieve a top speed of over 1,200 kilometres per hour.