TransPod

We’re excited to launch TransPod Technologies - a new platform showcasing how the advanced technologies being developed for the TransPod System can create value far beyond ultra-high-speed transportation.

Building a new generation of transportation requires solving complex challenges in power electronics, autonomous control, advanced physics, infrastructure, propulsion and high-performance systems. These Canadian-developed technologies also have potential applications across aerospace, defence, automotive, space, critical infrastructure and other advanced industries.

TransPod Technologies brings these capabilities together to support new opportunities for research, collaboration, demonstration and commercialization - while continuing to advance the technologies at the core of the TransPod System.

As Canada looks to strengthen its domestic industrial capacity, security and technological independence, we see an opportunity for TransPod’s innovation to contribute across multiple sectors while building Canadian intellectual property, manufacturing capability and highly skilled expertise.

This is another way the technology behind TransPod can move Canada forward.

Explore TransPod Technologies: https://technologies.transpod.com/

Happy Canada Day! 🍁

Today, our CEO, Sebastien Gendron, and the TransPod team had the pleasure of celebrating alongside Member of Parliament Karim Bardeesy.

As a Canadian company developing next-generation transportation technology, we're proud to contribute to Canada's growing innovation ecosystem. Advancing sustainable mobility requires collaboration between industry, researchers, policymakers, and communities, and we're grateful for opportunities to engage with leaders who share a vision for Canada's future.

Canada has the talent, expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit to lead in advanced transportation, clean technology, and engineering innovation. We're proud to be building that future here at home while creating technology with global impact.

Thank you to Karim Bardeesy, for taking the time to celebrate with the community and for supporting conversations around Canadian innovation and economic growth.

We're proud to call Canada home, and we're excited to continue developing technology that showcases Canadian ingenuity on the global stage.

Last week, we were pleased to welcome Karim Bardeesy to TransPod's headquarters for a discussion on the future of Canadian innovation, advanced manufacturing, and industrial growth.

As Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister of Industry, Karim met with our team to learn more about TransPod's technology development efforts and our role in strengthening Canada's industrial capabilities. The discussion focused on how Canadian innovation can support and augment key sectors of the economy, including the aerospace, automotive, and steel industries.

Building the next generation of transportation infrastructure is about more than moving people and goods. It is an opportunity to strengthen domestic supply chains, advance Canadian manufacturing expertise, create highly skilled jobs, and accelerate the commercialization of homegrown technologies.

Canada has the talent, resources, and industrial foundation to lead in emerging transportation technologies. Continued collaboration between industry and government is essential to ensuring that innovative Canadian companies can scale, compete globally, and deliver economic benefits here at home.

We appreciate the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting innovation and thank Karim Bardeesy for taking the time to visit TransPod and discuss the opportunities ahead for Canadian industry, advanced manufacturing, and economic growth.

GC Jobs

TransPod is proud to be featured in O2O Consulting’s O2O Connect spotlight, recognizing our growing role in advancing Canadian and .

With a strong pipeline spanning advanced R&D, clean technology, and large-scale infrastructure development, TransPod is building the future of transportation while creating opportunities to strengthen Canada’s industrial and innovation capacity. As we continue engaging with stakeholders, we are exploring long-term collaboration opportunities aligned with Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) objectives and strategic investment frameworks.

We are excited to continue these conversations at next week, where our Co-Founder & CEO, Sébastien Gendron, will be attending to connect with industry leaders, partners, and stakeholders across Canada’s defence and innovation ecosystem.

Read our O2O Connect spotlight:
https://o2oconsulting.com/business-o2o-connect/transpod-inc/

Ultra‑high‑speed transportation is moving from vision to reality.
Around the world, governments, researchers, and engineers are turning bold ideas into real systems.

🇰🇷 South Korea is pushing forward with its government‑supported program (its name for Hyperloop), investing KRW 12.7 billion (≈ USD 8.8 million) to advance superconducting maglev, low‑pressure tube technology, and control systems for speeds above 1,200 km/h — coordinated by the Korea Railroad Research Institute.
👉 https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20250409/south-korea-launches-research-on-maglev-propulsion-tech-for-envisioned-hypertube-train

🇮🇳 In India, TransPod was honoured to serve as a jury member at the Global Hyperloop Competition hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology of Madras. We were inspired by the creativity, practical engineering, and ambition shown by the teams. Congratulations to Avishkar Hyperloop and all participants — the future of engineering looks bright.

🇨🇦 What does this mean for Canada?
At TransPod, we see a clear signal: countries that bring together public leadership, research institutions, and industry will shape the future of mobility. Canada — and Alberta in particular — has the talent, geography, and industrial strength to lead, not follow.

The question is no longer if ultra‑high‑speed tube transportation will happen —it’s who will commit early and build it first.

🚀 TransPod 2025 Retrospective: What a Year!

As we enter 2026, let's reflect on 2025, we’re reflecting on an incredible year of progress, innovation, and global recognition for TransPod. Here are some of the highlights that shaped our journey this year:

⚡ Major R&D Breakthroughs
Our team showcased exciting progress in power transmission R&D, demonstrating advances in our plasma‑based, contactless energy‑transfer system. This tech is a key step toward powering ultra‑high‑speed vehicles inside low‑pressure tubes.

🌍 Global Visibility & Engagement2025 opened new doors for sharing our vision with the world:• Invited to participate in Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)‑related innovation discussions• Featured on India’s NewsX World channel• Highlighted in the Hyperloop Global Competition, reinforcing growing international interest in next‑gen mobility

🇨🇦 Proudly Building With Canadian Industry
We announced a major partnership with Algoma Steel and Supreme Steel to support the development of the – TransPod Line. This collaboration strengthens Canada’s steel sector and contributes to building transformative national infrastructure.

🇪🇺 EU Recognition of Hyperloop Progress
The European Commission's 2025 study on tube‑based transportation highlighted how quickly the field is advancing—recognizing the potential for fast, sustainable, high‑capacity mobility across Europe.

💡 Looking Ahead to 2026
This year laid a powerful foundation for what’s coming next. In 2026, we’re pushing forward with technology scaling, partnerships, and the continued mission to deliver a safe, sustainable, ultra‑fast transportation system.

Thank you to our partners, supporters, and community for being part of this journey. Onward! 🌟

TransPod 2025 retrospective Discover TransPod's 2025 highlights as we revolutionize mobility and sustainability. We've driven innovation globally by advancing the future of ultra-high-s...

As November comes to a close, we’re celebrating the amazing work we’ve been doing to support and inspire the next generation of designers and engineers — in both Nantes and Toronto — through our collaborations with L'École de design Nantes Atlantique and Toronto Metropolitan University.

🇫🇷 Nantes
Our Director of Design led the annual Sketch & Rough seminar with second-year students. Together, they explored creative thinking, rapid ideation, and the fundamentals of visual communication — key skills for the innovators of tomorrow.

🇨🇦 Toronto
We also had the pleasure of meeting the brilliant minds behind Toronto Metropolitan University and the Metropolitan Hyperloop Team. We discussed the engineering challenges of next-generation transportation and shared how our iterative development process drives innovation at TransPod.

At TransPod, we believe that real change starts by empowering young people to think boldly, creatively, and beyond conventional boundaries. These moments of exchange are truly inspiring, and they highlight how important it is to connect education with real-world industry innovation.

A huge thank you to TMU, L'École de design Nantes Atlantique, and all the incredible students for your energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm. 🙌
You’re shaping the future — and we’re proud to be part of your journey.

Empowerment

🚄 We’re excited to share that the new study by the European Commission highlights the momentum behind hyperloop technology — and why Canada, especially Alberta, is primed to lead.

🔍 Key findings from the study:

* Core subsystems are reaching TRL 6-7, with full systems and vacuum tracks within reach by the 2030s.
* Tube Transportation could reduce GHG emissions per passenger-km by up to 90% compared to aviation.
* The study calls for standardization, regulatory sandboxes, and pilot projects now to pave the way for large-scale deployment later.
👉 Read more here: https://transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/new-eu-study-assesses-progress-and-prospects-hyperloop-technology-2025-11-12_en

🇨🇦 Why this matters for Canada:
At TransPod, we’re actively developing our Alberta test-track and supporting ecosystem to bring tube transportation from concept to reality. With the right partnership from Alberta Transportation and Transport Canada, Canada can become a global leader in ultra-fast, sustainable transportation.

🔧 Call to action:

* Alberta Transportation: Let’s collaborate on advancing the TransPod infrastructure corridor planning.
* Transport Canada: Let’s work together to establish regulatory sandboxes and certification frameworks so Canada is ahead of the curve.

Devin Dreeshen Danielle Smith YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) Transport Canada Steven MacKinnon

Let’s build the future of mobility — together. 💡🚆

New EU study assesses progress and prospects for hyperloop technology The European Commission presented today a new fact-finding study assessing the current state of the European hyperloop sector and exploring possible avenues for EU support.

’s future of travel is taking shape! 🌎✈️➡️🚄

We’re proud to announce a major partnership with Algoma Steel and Supreme Steel to build the first ultra-high-speed TransPod Line between and .

This historic project will create jobs, boost ’s economy, support Canadian steel, and offer a cleaner, faster, more affordable way to travel.

Highlights:
👉 140,000 jobs during construction
👉 $19.2B GDP impact
👉 Lower fares than air travel
👉 Huge CO₂ savings every year

Together, we’re building a transportation system that future generations will be proud of.

📖 Full story here:
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/transpod-algoma-steel-and-supreme-steel-partner-to-build-canada-s-first-ultra-high-speed-transpod-line-between-calgary-and-edmonton-877354924.html