Mumbai to Pune in less than 25 minutes? Know about India's FIRST Hyperloop Project

Imagine travelling from Mumbai to Pune in just 25 minutes—that's the futuristic promise of India’s first full-scale Hyperloop Project, set to transform transportation. The Mumbai-Pune corridor has been identified as the pilot route for this groundbreaking system, aiming to slash travel time and redefine connectivity.

Spearheaded by IIT Madras, the project recently achieved a major milestone with the completion of a 410-meter Hyperloop test track. Union Railway Minister shared the news, praising the collaborative efforts of IIT Madras' Avishkar Hyperloop Team and TuTr Hyperloop, a start-up incubated at the institute.

The project will be developed in two phases— an 11.5-kilometer test track to validate the technology, followed by an expansion to 100 kilometres. Hyperloop Pods, capable of reaching speeds up to 1,100 kmph in vacuum-sealed tubes, promise ultra-fast and eco-friendly travel.

If successful, the Hyperloop transit system could redefine inter-city travel across India, with ticket prices projected at ₹1,000-1,500—half the cost of a flight. With plans for a pilot cargo system by 2027-28, the future of transportation in India has never looked more exciting.