India to Host World’s Longest Hyperloop Tube at 410 Meters: Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the Hyperloop testing facility at IIT Madras on Saturday and announced that India will soon have the world’s longest Hyperloop test tube, measuring 410 meters.

The Hyperloop test facility, already the longest in Asia, is being developed at IIT Madras' Discovery Campus. Hyperloop is a futuristic high-speed transportation system that operates in a near-vacuum tube to reduce friction and enhance speed. In a social media post on Sunday, Vaishnaw highlighted the milestone, stating, "Longest Hyperloop tube in Asia (410 m)... soon to be the world's longest."

During his visit, the minister witnessed a live demonstration of the Hyperloop system and praised the team for using indigenous technologies. He expressed confidence that India will be ready for Hyperloop transportation soon, as early tests have shown promising results. The Railway Ministry has provided financial and technical support for the project, and all electronic systems for the Hyperloop initiative will be developed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The minister noted that ICF experts have successfully built advanced electronics for Vande Bharat trains and will now contribute to Hyperloop technology.

Vaishnaw also commended the young innovators at IIT Madras and the Avishkar Hyperloop team for their efforts. Later, he visited the IIT Madras Guindy campus to inspect an exhibition by the Center for Innovation, titled "Open House 2025," where he interacted with students and awarded prizes for innovative projects.

Speaking at the event, Vaishnaw emphasized India’s progress in fields such as artificial intelligence, data science, and semiconductors, stating that the country has the highest number of skilled youth who will drive future technological advancements. He also announced that five semiconductor facilities are currently operational in India and that the country’s first domestically manufactured semiconductor will be rolled out by the end of this year.

IIT Madras Director Dr. Kamakoti was also present at the event.

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