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Alberta transportation minister says passenger rail plan coming within weeks
The plan targets high-speed rail linking Edmonton and Calgary to ease congestion and support growth where 80% of Alberta’s population resides, says Transportation Minister.
- This past week, the Alberta government said a long-awaited passenger rail master plan will be published within weeks, with Devin Dreeshen hoping to announce it next month.
- Almost two years ago, the United Conservative government announced plans to create a Crown corporation to oversee rail development amid long public debate and a history of discussions over a decade.
- Planners aim to include proponents for a high-speed Edmonton–Calgary link and connect both international airports, with the government expecting the master plan to be published within weeks.
- Despite the imminent master plan, development timelines remain uncertain as observers note passenger rail proposals have been debated for years and actual construction could take longer than the Alberta government plans.
- The Canadian Press reported on March 6, 2026, that Alberta’s government plans to release its passenger rail master plan within weeks, aiming for an announcement next month.
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