TuTr Hyperloop secures First-Ever Order from Deendayal Port Authority

Gandhidham, India (Metro Rail Today): In a landmark advancement for India’s deep-tech mobility sector, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has officially awarded the Work Order for the country’s first Linear Induction Motor (LIM)–based Mobility Technology Demonstration Project to TuTr Hyperloop Private Limited, a cutting-edge transportation startup incubated at IIT Madras.

The Work Order, dated 4 December 2025, marks a historic moment for India’s future mobility ecosystem. This is the first time a major Indian port has sanctioned a LIM-powered demonstration system—strengthening the Government of India’s push toward Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 through the development of indigenous engineering and deep-tech systems.

The order was formally handed over by Shri Sushil Kumar Singh (IRSME), Chairman, DPA, during a ceremony at the port authority’s administrative office in Gandhidham, Gujarat.

Phased Vision for Future Port Mobility

The initiative positions DPA as a national pioneer in next-generation mobility, with a three-phase roadmap:

Phase 1 – LIM-Based Technology Demonstration

Development and testing of an indigenous sub-scale Linear Induction Motor–driven mobility pod and track system at Berth 16 of the port.

Phase 2 – Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) Demonstration

Advancement of LIM technologies to support levitation-based high-speed systems.

Phase 3 – Full-Scale Cargo Application

Creation of a Hyperloop-inspired cargo mobility corridor, designed to boost port efficiency, ease congestion and facilitate energy-efficient, high-speed goods movement.

Officials describe the program as a “lighthouse project” for Indian ports, showcasing how futuristic transport systems can be developed and validated within operational port environments.

Dr. Aravind Bharadwaj, Co-Founder of TuTr Hyperloop, welcomed the development, saying: “We are honored to work with DPA on this milestone LIM-based mobility project, India’s first deep-tech mobility demonstration. This collaboration accelerates the country’s journey toward advanced, made-in-India high-speed transportation systems. It marks an important step in transforming future port logistics and promoting the Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.”

Adding her perspective on the breakthrough, Mrs. Mamta Shah, MD & CEO, Urban Infra Group, said: “The partnership between DPA and TuTr Hyperloop is a defining moment for India’s mobility innovation ecosystem. Introducing LIM and maglev-based technologies at a major port signals a serious commitment to indigenous deep-tech solutions that can revolutionise cargo movement. This project has the potential to set global benchmarks for sustainable, high-speed logistics.”

TuTr Hyperloop Pvt. Ltd. is a deep-tech mobility venture developing next-generation transport systems built around LIM and magnetic levitation technologies for automated cargo and passenger movement. The company is focusing on cargo-first applications and collaborating with ports, airports, industrial corridors and logistics hubs to create scalable, energy-efficient solutions engineered in India.

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is one of India’s largest and most strategically important ports. Known for its forward-looking approach to technology adoption, DPA continues to invest in systems that enhance cargo throughput, operational reliability and global competitiveness.