Linear Induction Motor (LIM) Propulsion System
Indigenous LIM propulsion for green, efficient transport
Contact:
src@smail.iitm.ac.in
Vision
To develop indigenous green mobility technologies for future transportation and logistics systems.
Problem
India's ports, metros and mountain railways depend on expensive, polluting diesel engines with no cost, effective indigenous alternative for cargo and passenger movement.
Solution
IIT Madras has developed indigenous LIM propulsion and electromagnetic levitation technologies for efficient transport applications with it's incubated startup "TuTr Hyperloop".
Potential
India's port expansion (Vadhvan deep, sea port), 50+ city metro networks and mountain railways represent a Rs. 10,000 Cr+ addressable market over the next decade, with strong GCC export potential.
Target Beneficiaries
Indian ports (JNPA, Kandla, Vadhvan), Metro rail networks across 50+ cities, Nilgiri & mountain railways, Defense logistics, GCC ports (Oman, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Malaysia).
Current Users
1, ton payload LIM pod demonstrated at Deendayal Port Kandla (Dec 2025), Full, scale LIM wagon demonstrator at JNPA by Jun 2027, 450 Mts Sub, scale hyperloop facility operational at IIT Madras Discovery Campus
