Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), a leading Indian manufacturer of rolling stock and mobility solutions, has entered into a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with TuTr Hyperloop Private Limited, an IIT Madras-incubated deep-tech company developing indigenous Hyperloop, Maglev and advanced propulsion technologies.
The partnership will focus on evaluating, designing, developing and integrating Hyperloop-enabled freight transportation systems, with the objective of creating high-speed and energy-efficient cargo mobility solutions for India and international markets. The collaboration combines TRSL’s expertise in rolling stock design, engineering and manufacturing with TuTr Hyperloop’s capabilities in Hyperloop propulsion, control systems and advanced mobility technologies. The companies will explore the commercial application of these technologies for freight and cargo movement, with a focus on future logistics and infrastructure requirements.
The initiative marks a significant step towards developing an indigenous freight mobility platform that brings together advanced propulsion, automation and manufacturing capabilities. It also supports the objectives of Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat, while strengthening India’s emerging deep-tech and advanced transportation ecosystem.
Prithish Chowdhary, Dy Managing Director, Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, said: “The future of transportation will be shaped by engineering innovation, advanced manufacturing and modern design. Our collaboration with TuTr Hyperloop is an important step towards developing India’s first Hyperloop-enabled freight mobility platform. By combining Titagarh’s experience in rolling stock design, engineering and manufacturing with TuTr’s indigenous Hyperloop technologies, we aim to create freight solutions that are designed and developed in India for India and global markets. This initiative reflects the spirit of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat and contributes to the vision of a Viksit Bharat.”
Dr Aravind Bharadwaj, Co-Founder & Director, TuTr Hyperloop, said: “Our collaboration with Titagarh Rail Systems brings together indigenous Hyperloop technology and extensive expertise in rail and wagon manufacturing. Together, we aim to develop cargo transportation systems that can offer greater speed, efficiency and global competitiveness. This partnership demonstrates how collaboration between deep-tech startups and established industry can help translate advanced research into commercial applications. We look forward to taking India’s Hyperloop technology from development to large-scale deployment in India and overseas.”
Titagarh Rail Systems is a comprehensive mobility solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in India. Its portfolio includes freight wagons, passenger coaches, metro trains, semi-high-speed trains, propulsion systems and specialised rolling stock. The company focuses on engineering and manufacturing transportation solutions for domestic and international markets.
TuTr Hyperloop is an IIT Madras-incubated deep-tech startup developing indigenous Hyperloop, Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) and Linear Induction Motor technologies for high-speed cargo and passenger transportation. Its technology initiatives include projects involving the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla (DPA).
