This futuristic train travels in the sky faster than most jets
Published on Sep 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Canadian start-up TransPod has built a futuristic train that travels in the sky.
Literally, that is, because it uses magnetic tubes and pods located above the ground.
Officially called the ‘FluxJet’, it’s a bit like a hybrid between a train and a plane.
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It is powered by electricity and it can travel faster than any car, any train, and even some jets.
So how does it work exactly?
The train consists of pods that levitate magnetically inside vacuum tubes.
Each train can carry up to 54 passengers and 10 tons of cargo.
Despite the outstanding tech it uses and its speed, TransPod says it will still be cheaper than a plane ticket by at least 44 percent.
It sounds awesome but it is going to be complicated for the plan to take off – pun intended – because the project is extremely expensive.
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TransPod has recently received $550 million in financing, but that of course is not enough because the infrastructure alone will cost north of $18 billion.
In other words, it is going to be nigh on impossible to sustain the cost unless the Canadian government gets involved with funding.
The silver lining is this project will also create as many as 140,000 jobs between construction and maintenance of the network and the vehicles.
If it works out, Canada will have one of the most efficient and mind-blowing means of transport ever created.
According to TransPod, the FluxJet can travel at 1000km/h (621mph) and cover the 300km (185 miles) that separate Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta in just 45 minutes.
Imagine being able to travel from Vancouver to Ottawa in just 4.5 hours.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
