Trudeau announces high-speed rail network in Toronto-Quebec City corridor

Canada is one step closer to high-speed rail, but many hurdles remain

Canada is the only G7 country without a high-speed rail line, yet not for lack of trying. Over the last half century, numerous high-speed rail projects have been proposed, studied and even approved by political leaders. The obstacles to actually getting them built have proven insurmountable thus far. Proponents of high-speed rail had much to celebrate earlier this month when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Alto, a high-speed train line t…

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What a high-speed rail line could mean for Montreal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau green-lit the development of a high-speed rail network between Toronto and Quebec City. Versions of the project have been floated for decades.

Canadian government pledges billions for high-speed rail network linking Quebec City and Toronto

The Canadian government is moving ahead with a multibillion-dollar plan to build a high-speed rail network between Quebec City and Toronto.

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Feds announce electric high-speed rail network for Toronto-Quebec City corridor

The planned rail network will be 100 per cent electric, span approximately 1,000 kilometres, and reach speeds of up to 300 kilometres an hour. There will be stations in Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montréal, Laval, Trois-Rivières and Quebec City.