Wednesday, October 15, 2025
TransPod, the Canadian company developing the world’s leading ultra-high-speed ground transportation through its TransPod Line infrastructure system and FluxJet vehicle, announced a strategic collaboration with Algoma Steel and Supreme Steel to advance the Edmonton–Calgary Tube Transportation Project Test Track. The project has been designated by the Government of Alberta as one of the province’s Major Projects — large-scale infrastructure developments expected to create jobs, attract investment, and strengthen long-term competitiveness.
“Canadian industry is ready to deliver the future of transportation. Together with Algoma and Supreme Steel, we can generate jobs, strengthen supply chains, and position Alberta as a hub of productivity,” said Sebastien Gendron, co-founder and CEO, TransPod.
The FluxJet is TransPod’s all-electric vehicle designed to travel at more than 1,000 km/h on the TransPod Line, a network system with stations in major cities and high-frequency departures to make travel fast, affordable, and safe. This strategic collaboration with Algoma Steel and Supreme Steel secures the materials and manufacturing capacity required to transform how Canadian businesses, workers, and communities move and collaborate.
“Supreme Steel is proud to play a key role in manufacturing the guideways for TransPod and transforming transportation in Alberta. This is a nation-building initiative that will leave a legacy of skills and infrastructure for the country,” said John Leder, CEO, Supreme Steel.
With Algoma’s ongoing transformation to electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking, the company will be positioned to supply low-carbon intensity steel for the project. This strengthens the sustainability profile of the TransPod development, aligning the project with Canada’s climate objectives and further enhancing its appeal as a next-generation transportation system that combines innovation with responsible, low-emission supply chains.
“By supporting this transformation project, this partnership effectively secures long-term demand in Canada, reduces our reliance on exports, and ensures the strength of our steel sector for decades to come,” said Michael Garcia, CEO, Algoma Steel.
Under this framework:
- Algoma Steel may supply 1.5–2 million tonnes of Canadian-made steel over the course of construction.
- Supreme Steel will manufacture the precision steel guideways that will carry FluxJet vehicles.
The collaboration will:
- Create long-term domestic demand for 1.5–2 million tonnes of Canadian-made steel
- Reduce reliance on volatile U.S. export markets and tariffs
- Build advanced Canadian expertise in precision manufacturing for large-scale infrastructure
During construction, the Edmonton–Calgary TransPod Line is expected to:
- Create up to 140,000 jobs in Alberta
- Contribute approximately $19.2 billion CAD to the region’s GDP
Once operational, it will:
- Offer passenger fares about 44% lower than current air travel along the same corridor
- Cut CO? emissions by 636,000 tonnes per year
Preliminary work has already been completed. While progress is paused pending the Government of Alberta’s transportation master plan, expected later in 2025, TransPod and its partners are fully prepared to resume development as soon as the Province releases its strategy.
The Edmonton–Calgary TransPod Line is ready to continue advancing toward key milestones once provincial approval is granted.
- Construction permits, environmental approvals, and land acquisition
- Test track construction, high-speed testing, and certification
- Construction of the full inter-city line
- First passenger service
Feature image: TransPod steel partnership (CNW Group/TransPod Inc)
