CALGARY- Could Alberta finally get a long-talked about rail line?
According to the transportation minister, the province has received yet another pitch for a high-speed line between Calgary and Edmonton-though he won’t say who is pushing for the project.
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“I take people seriously when they come, and there are some people from substantial business interests that are coming forward,” said Ric McIver.
A recent study found that a rail line would provide billions of dollars in benefits to the corridor, and that there is sufficient demand.
While a train could reduce travel time between the two cities, the price tag has so far kept the project shelved.
One of the main obstacles is securing a right-of-way for the tracks, which would have to stretch for about 300 kilometers between Calgary and the provincial capital.
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