The Indian Institute of Technology Madras will host the inaugural Asian International Hyperloop Competition in February.

Scheduled from February 21 to 25, the event will unite prominent hyperloop stakeholders from the US, Europe, and other regions. Organized by IIT M Pravartak and SAEIndia, with support from the Ministry of Railways, the competition aims to showcase cutting-edge hyperloop concepts and inspire a transformative mindset among emerging talents in the transportation sector.

The competition will take place at the institute’s state-of-the-art hyperloop test infrastructure, developed with support from Indian Railways, ArcelorMittal, L&T, and HindalCo.
Considered the 5th mode of transport it is a high-speed train that travels in near-vacuum tube. The reduced air resistance allows the tube to travel at speeds over 10000km/h. Satya Chakravarthy, faculty advisor, Hyperloop IIT Madras, said the global hyperloop contest was a testament to what students could achieve given the right opportunities and pathways. “We aim to inspire and equip the next generation to redefine what’s possible in transportation”, he said. 

The event will feature 400 participants, competing in 3 categories: participants will showcase their hyperloop pod prototypes, demonstrating advanced speed, stability, and safety features on the cutting-edge test track. a case study competition is on the anvil, aimed at tracking real0world challenges in implementing hyperloop technologies; Design enthusiasts will get an opportunities to present innovative concepts and ideas, pushing boundaries of hyperloop technology and its applications.

Teams will present their hyperloop pod prototypes, highlighting advancements in speed, stability, and safety. Additionally, a case study competition will focus on addressing real-world challenges, while a platform will be available for design enthusiasts to showcase innovative concepts and ideas.