India is preparing to develop a 50km hyperloop corridor for commercial transport following the creation of a 422m test track by IIT Madras with Indian Railways' support. This project, if realized, could feature the world's longest hyperloop track, potentially revolutionizing transportation with speeds up to 1,200 kmph.
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