A privately funded underground POD network connecting Calgary and the entire Alberta region at 200 km/h. No tax dollars. No timetables. No stops between you and your destination.
"Plan B will become the transportation solution that accelerates Alberta's growth, prosperity, and population — the envy of the world."
BoringCalgary Vision Document
Why Rail Misses The Station
As Calgary's population grows and regional connections deepen, we face a defining decision: how do we move people efficiently, affordably, and sustainably — without anchoring our future to outdated, rigid infrastructure?
Traditional rail systems, despite their historical appeal, fail to account for four core economic truths that will define the next 50 years of Alberta's growth.
While Las Vegas and Nashville are already building underground tunnel networks, Alberta has the opportunity to build a system 10 times larger — and do it privately.
Project Economics
A privately funded model with revenue sharing, land development opportunities, and significant GDP growth for the province. No taxpayer risk. Maximum regional benefit.
| 1,000 km tunnel @ $5M/km | $5.0B |
| 22 stations @ $30M each | $660M |
| 5,000 vehicles @ $195k each | $975M |
| 3 maintenance facilities | $300M |
| 12 charging stations | $150M |
| Engineering & contingency | $1.0B |
| Total Project Cost | $8-14B |
Revenue from station sales: $2.2B (22 stations @ $100M each)
The Boring Company's Vegas Loop is already moving thousands per hour through underground tunnels connecting convention centers, hotels, and resorts — funded entirely by private beneficiaries, not taxpayers.
READ MORE →Nashville was selected by The Boring Company for a new underground transit loop connecting the State Capitol to Nashville International Airport, with completion expected by spring 2026.
READ MORE →Prufrock targets tunneling speeds greater than 1 mile per week — 6x faster than previous generation TBMs. All-in cost target: less than $8M per mile of Loop transportation tunnel.
READ MORE →| Category | Car | Bus | LRT / Train | BoringCalgary ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wait Time | Immediate | 15–30 min | 15–60 min | 2 minutes |
| Personal Cost | $0.66–0.72/km | $3.80 | $3.80 | ~20¢/km |
| Speed | 110 km/h | 100 km/h | 80 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Stops En Route | None | Every stop | Every station | Zero — Express |
| 24/7 Service | Yes | No | Limited | Yes — Always |
| Public Funding | — | Subsidized | Billions | $0 — Private |
| Emissions | High | High | Medium | Zero |
What 22 New Stations Unlock
22 new stations unlock the opportunity to develop new communities across 2,000–3,000 acres of new development space. Each community can develop their own area structure plan and amenities.
Estimated values for 1,000 hectare mixed-density development
| Component | Value Range |
|---|---|
| Land Acquisition | $500M–1.2B |
| Residential Build-Out | $4–8B |
| Commercial/Retail | $500M–1.5B |
| Infrastructure & Amenities | $1–2B |
| Total Development Value | $6–12B+ |
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