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The Pod of IIT Madras Team Avishkar Hyperloop, which is taking part in the Global Hyperloop Competition 2025 that commenced today.
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Asia’s first international hyperloop competition got under way at Discovery, the satellite campus of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) at Thaiyur on Friday.
The competition on the future of high-speed travel, being held till February 25, comprises 10 teams. It will involve participation of around 150 industry delegates from across the world, representing sectors such as mobility, research and hyperloop.
Thaiyur is around 36 km from the main campus. The global hyperloop competition (GHC) 2025 is aimed at uniting global talent, industry leaders and researchers; fostering collaboration and innovation; and bringing forth a real-world implementation of the hyperloop technology.
Hyperloop is a high-speed train that travels in a near-vacuum tube. The reduced air resistance allows the capsule in the tube to reach speeds of over 1,000 km/h. Elon Musk, who heads SpaceX and Tesla, had proposed the idea of hyperloop in 2013 through a White Paper – ‘Hyperloop Alpha.’
Pankaj Sharma, principal executive director of Railway Board, who inaugurated the event, said the contest celebrated innovation and was a testament to how India was emerging as a leader in transportation technology.
IIT-M director V. Kamakoti said a fast hyperloop connectivity between important destinations across the country would soon become a reality.
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation and SAE India, with the support of Railways Ministry, are jointly conducting the competition.
The competition is being held at the institute’s unique hyperloop test infrastructure – a state-of-the-art facility built with the support of Indian Railways, Arcelor Mittal, Larson and Toubro and HindalCo.
Satya Chakravarthy, faculty advisor, said: “By bringing together young innovators, industry leaders and researchers, we are fostering a collaborative ecosystem that will accelerate the future of ultra-fast, sustainable mobility…”
The institute has been conducting research for seven years, and boasts of the longest operational student-run hyperloop test tube and track, spanning 422 metres. The competition will feature pod demonstration, showcasing functional hyperloop pod prototypes; hyperloop InnoQuest – a case study challenge exploring hyperloop technology and implementation; and DesignX – a platform for teams to present innovative hyperloop designs.
While Railways supports next generation transportation, Arcelor Mittal has helped develop hyperloop tubes. Ansys has provided advanced simulation tools for hyperloop design; SAE India facilitated technological advancements in the hyperloop sphere; and IITM Pravartak has supported hyperloop innovation and entrepreneurship.
There will also be an exclusive workshop during the competition, providing participants a hands-on experience in cutting-edge design and simulation tools.
Social campaign
As part of the event, a social campaign to foster interest towards Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in young minds called ‘GHC JI ज्ञा SA’ had been launched. This aims at simplifying hyperloop concepts, and spark a curiosity in science and engineering.
The GHC JI ज्ञा SA will focus on educational outreach, workshops and interactive sessions, and engage students in understanding the potential of hyperloop technology and its impact on the future of transportation.
Published – February 22, 2025 12:04 am IST
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