TransPod, the company developing the FluxJet and its ultra-high-speed tube transportation system, has announced a major collaboration with Algoma Steel and Supreme Steel to advance the Edmonton–Calgary Tube Transportation Project.
The agreement, unveiled this week, secures the steel supply and precision manufacturing needed for the project’s test track, which has been designated one of Alberta’s Major Projects by the provincial government. These large-scale infrastructure initiatives are expected to drive investment, create jobs, and boost long-term competitiveness across the province.
Algoma Steel, currently transitioning to electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking, is positioned to provide between 1.5 and 2 million tonnes of low-carbon intensity steel for construction. Supreme Steel, headquartered in Western Canada, will manufacture the precision steel guideways that will carry FluxJet vehicles.
By sourcing domestically, the collaboration aims to reduce reliance on volatile U.S. export markets and tariffs, while building Canadian expertise in advanced manufacturing. The low-emission steel supply further aligns the project with Canada’s climate targets.
According to TransPod, construction of the Edmonton–Calgary line could create up to 140,000 jobs in Alberta and add an estimated $19.2 billion CAD to the region’s GDP. Once operational, passenger fares are projected to be about 44 per cent lower than current air travel along the same corridor, while reducing carbon emissions by more than 636,000 tonnes annually.
“Canadian industry is ready to deliver the future of transportation,” said Sebastien Gendron, TransPod co-founder and CEO. “Together with Algoma and Supreme Steel, we can generate jobs, strengthen supply chains, and position Alberta as a hub of productivity.”
Preliminary development work has already been completed, but construction is on hold pending the Government of Alberta’s transportation master plan, expected later in 2025. TransPod and its partners say they are prepared to move quickly once provincial approval is granted.
The project’s next phases include securing construction permits, environmental approvals, and land acquisition, followed by test track construction, high-speed testing, and certification. The eventual goal is a full inter-city line connecting Edmonton and Calgary with TransPod’s FluxJet vehicles — electric, ground-based transport designed to reach speeds of more than 1,000 km/h.
Beyond Alberta, the partnership signals a broader push for nation-building infrastructure. Anchoring steel production and advanced manufacturing in the TransPod Line strengthens national supply chains while aligning with federal priorities to increase productivity and competitiveness.
If completed, the project would mark Canada’s entry into the global race for ultra-high-speed ground transport, positioning the Prairies as a proving ground for technology that could reshape how cities are connected across the country.
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