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@straphanger@urbanists.social  路  activity timestamp last week

THIS JUST IN: #Canada's government is going ahead with Alto, a high-speed rail line between #Quebec City and #Toronto.

Trains to reach speeds of up to 300 kilometres (186 mph) per hour.

20 million people, half Canada's population, live in this corridor.

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@straphanger@urbanists.social replied  路  activity timestamp last week

Yesterday Alto was on list of 10 infrastructure projects to be fast-tracked by new Major Projects Office; consortium already selected, contract is signed.

This is one of few projects that will reduce emissions鈥攊t replaces cars on Highway 401 and short-hop flights w/ fast, frequent electric trains.

https://www.canada.ca/en/one-canadian-economy/news/2025/09/major-projects-office-of-canada-initial-projects-under-consideration.html

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@straphanger@urbanists.social replied  路  activity timestamp last week

A lot of up-sides. Canadian-made steel would go into the tracks; Aluminum would go into railcars. Both industries are suffering thanks to Trump's tariffs.

It would also help Canada meet climate commitments, and provide employment in Ontario, in areas hard-hit by car plant closures.

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@straphanger@urbanists.social replied  路  activity timestamp last week

Here's my take on the potential benefits, and pitfalls, of this project, from my HIGH SPEED newsletter:

https://www.highspeed.blog/viva-alto/

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