High-frequency Rail
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Can high-frequency rail help growing transport woes in Ontario and Quebec?As Canada's population continues to grow, high-frequency rail could play an important role in helping ease transportation woes — and help tackle climate change, experts say.CanadaOct 9, 2023
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Race to build Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail down to 3 contendersMinister of Transportation Omar Alghabra announced that the three contenders will be submitting their proposals this year, but said he expects service to begin by the mid-2030s.CanadaJul 20, 2023
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Via Rail’s high-frequency rail project takes another step forwardVia Rail's high-frequency line would connect Toronto to Quebec City, through cities including Peterborough, Ottawa and Montreal. The project has inched closer to becoming reality.EconomyNov 1, 2022
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Ottawa seeking proposals for high-frequency rail project between Quebec City, TorontoThe request to solicit industry advice and views on the Toronto to Quebec City rail line will be posted on the government's procurement website on Thursday.TrafficMar 9, 2022
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Feds pledge to improve passenger rail in London region, but details remain down the trackThe federal government is working to determine how passenger rail in southwestern Ontario may be improved to provide better service, according to Canada's transport minister.PoliticsJul 21, 2021
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Feds set to begin procurement process for Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail corridorTransport Minister Omar Alghabra said the final cost could be between $6 billion and $12 billion depending on the final scope. It's currently slated to be done by 2030.CanadaJul 6, 2021
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Federal budget earmarks money for next steps in high-frequency rail project through PeterboroughThe federal budget is proposing $491.2 million over six years to VIA Rail for infrastructure investments to support its high-frequency rail project from Toronto to Quebec City.EconomyApr 20, 2021
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Peterborough County council urges federal transport minister to back Via Rail high-frequency projectPeterborough County council voted to send a letter calling on federal transport minister Omar Alghabra to back the $4.4-billion Via Rail High-Frequency line proposal.EconomyFeb 18, 2021
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Does Via Rail’s survival depend on a new route through Ontario and Quebec?Even if the project succeeds, the trips between Montreal and Toronto may still take five hours, remaining slower than the express trains of the 90s and the early 2000s.FeaturesMar 11, 2020
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