The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) startup TuTr Hyperloop has partnered with several international and national stakeholders to commercialise high-speed mobility in India.
The focus under the collaboration comprises developing technology and research with a focus on advancing key aspects of high-speed mobility, including propulsion, levitation and infrastructure optimisation, to develop cutting-edge hyperloop technology.
The startup has signed an MoU with Technical University of Munich (TUM), and Neoways Technologies GmBH (NEO) for research, development and deployment of hyperloop technology.
Institute director V. Kamakoti, Indian Railways officials and representatives from the participating organisations were present at the MoU signing in the institute’s Thaiyur campus.
The aim of the MoU is to develop a structured framework for collaborative research and development in hyperloop technology, focusing on core areas such as propulsion, levitation, structural design, infrastructure and advanced control systems. The partnership aims to establish large-scale testing and validation sites for technical feasibility and safety of hyperloop transit systems.
Satya Chakravarthy, advisor (Hyperloop) at IIT-Madras said the partnership brought the startup closer to making hyperloop a reality. Chiara Manfletti, head of department, TUM, said its expertise in aerospace, propulsion and system design would significantly advance hyperloop research and commercial adoption.
TuTr has also signed an MoU with Systra, a leader in transportation. The latter’s experience in infrastructure planning, engineering and implementation is expected to help TuTr in establishing a pilot project to demonstrate hyperloop’s viability in real-world conditions.
Published – March 13, 2025 12:27 am IST
