Accelerating
the breakthroughs
in vacuum transport
Accelerating
the breakthroughs
in vacuum transport
Problem
Emissions from international air transport are increasing faster [+7.3%, 2017] than from any other sector.
European Commission

Carbon emissions from aviation have more than doubled in the last 20 years.
Without radical change, the growing demand and impact of flying on our climate will cancel out the efforts of other sectors to decarbonise and have a drastic and irreversible impact on our planet.
Recent research shows that the effects of other non-CO2 emissions from jet engines – NOx, water vapour and particles – have a similar climate impact as all the accumulated CO2 from flights.
Problem
Emissions from international air transport are increasing faster [+7.3%, 2017] than from any other sector.
European Commission


Through electromagnetic acceleration and levitation the capsules can transport goods and passengers efficiently and safely over long disances.
The vehicles are travelling through a low-pressure tube to reduce air resistance and achieve speeds up to 900 km/h.
The entire system can be operated fully electrical and with renewable energies.
Solution
Vacuum Transport will replace short to medium distance flights and reduce emissions by up to 95%.
EuroTube Foundation

Electromagnetic acceleration and levitation transport capsules and passengers efficiently and safely over long distances.
The vehicles are travelling in a low-pressure tube at reduced resistance and achieve speeds up to 900 km/h.
The all-electric systems can be powered reliably by renewable energies above and below ground.
Solution
Vacuum Transport will replace short to medium distance flights and reduce emissions by up to 95%.
EuroTube Foundation


Through electromagnetic acceleration and levitation the capsules can transport goods and passengers efficiently and safely over long disances.
The vehicles are travelling through a low-pressure tube to reduce air resistance and achieve speeds up to 900 km/h.
The entire system can be operated fully electrical and with renewable energies.
Mission
The EuroTube Foundation is a non-profit research organisation and incubator for sustainable vacuum transportation technologies.
Research & Development
EuroTube is establishing research projects with industry partners and universities to innovate cutting-edge solutions and provide testing infrastructure.
Incubation & Transfer
EuroTube enables engineers and researchers to create new technology products, to found spin-off companies and use the foundation’s infrastructure to grow their startup.
Certification & Regulation
EuroTube sets technology standards for new transport technologies and is actively involved in the certification process for the public use.
Latest News

March 2019
First drillings on test site
Geotechnical investigations for the 3 km long AlphaTube have been carried out at the site in Collombey-Muraz. Various soil samples have been taken fo finalizing detailed designs.

May 2019
First price at WTFL
EuroTube was awarded at the World Tourism Forum Lucerne for its plans of fostering the emerging industry of vacuum transportation and providing an alternative for aviation.

June 2019
BetaShell project
Launching the advanced prototyping phase of the tube segments to optimise the designs towards an industrialised production and efficient operation for the AlphaTube test track in Valais.
Alliance
Creating strong synergies with industry and university partners to build an Alliance to master the challenges together.



Development Partners

SBB CFF FFS
since November 2018

VAT
since September 2019

MAN
since November 2018
Public & Research Partners

Canton Du Valais
since February 2019

Collombey - Muraz
since March 2019

ETH Zurich
since July 2019

RWTH Aachen
since August 2019
Specialised Supporters
Creabeton Matériaux SA
Kessler & Co AG
Walder Wyss Rechtsanwälte
Nose AG
BDO AG
AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke