Deendayal Port pilots LIM pod, lines up Maglev trial

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has successfully commissioned and tested an indigenously developed Linear Induction Motor (LIM) pod for cargo mobility, setting the stage for a follow‑on magnetic levitation (Maglev) demonstration at the gateway port.

​The prototype system, developed by deep‑tech startup TuTr Hyperloop Pvt. Ltd., incubated at IIT Madras, is designed as a next‑generation electromagnetic propulsion solution for intra‑port cargo movement and industrial applications. Port officials said the LIM trial validates India’s capability to design, develop and deploy high‑performance propulsion systems tailored to port logistics and terminal mobility needs.

​Building on the first‑phase success, DPA and TuTr Hyperloop will now collaborate on a Maglev technology demonstration within the Kandla port estate, with the platform positioned as a contactless, low‑maintenance and high‑efficiency cargo movement solution. After proof of concept, the partners envisage scaling the technology to other Indian ports and global logistics hubs, showcasing how startup–port partnerships can deliver indigenous, future‑ready infrastructure.

​DPA chairman Sushil Kumar Singh said the authority is committed to future‑ready, indigenous technologies that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability, describing the LIM success as aligned with the Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat @2047 visions. He added that Deendayal Port is proud to be the first Indian port to support a live Maglev demonstration as part of its long‑term strategy to build smart, sustainable and globally competitive port infrastructure.

​TuTr Hyperloop co‑founder Dr Aravind S. Bharadwaj called the LIM trial at Kandla a significant milestone for Indian deep‑tech innovation and a natural step towards Maglev deployment at ports. He said the company’s roadmap focuses on developing world‑class, indigenous mobility solutions for ports and logistics, with the Deendayal project positioned as a template for scalable, high‑speed cargo corridors.