US EditionDelays, Trudeau resignation threaten Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail project
- Canadians will see further delays in the high-frequency rail project between Toronto and Quebec City, as the federal government slowed the timeline in July 2023.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation last Monday, adding uncertainty to the project timeline.
- Some observers worry that the postponed proposal may jeopardize the expensive rail project amid potential government changes.
- After nearly a decade under the Trudeau Liberal government, there is currently no high-frequency rail project to report.
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Government delays bidding deadline for construction of Canada’s high frequency rail
OTTAWA, Ontario — The Canadian proposal for a high-frequency, passenger-only rail corridor between Toronto and Quebec City, already moving at a languid pace, is facing new delays — and those could increase with the planned resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Canadian Press reports that late last year, the federal government requested an extension on the bidding process for construction
Canadians who were hoping that the high-frequency rail project between Toronto and Quebec would move forward this year will instead see further delays, and the prospect of federal elections makes the timetable more uncertain than ever.
Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail project facing further delays, election uncertainty
The federal Liberals laid out in 2021 plans for a new rail corridor with stops in Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montreal, Laval, Trois-Rivières and Quebec City, pegging the cost at between $6 billion and $12 billion
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Delays, Trudeau resignation threaten Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail project
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High-Speed Rail Between Toronto and Quebec City Hits Snags
Canadians hoping plans for high-frequency rail between Toronto and Quebec City would move forward this year will instead see further delays — and the prospect of a federal election makes the timeline more uncertain than ever. Unveiled nearly four years ago, the High-Frequency Rail (HFR) project has recently encountered a number of snags that could jeopardize its progress. A number of reports indicate the shift in governmental leadership could de…
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