New high frequency rail CEO outlines vision for dedicated passenger line connecting major Canadian cities
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New high frequency rail CEO Martin Imbleau says detailed planning with global rail leaders will ensure reliable cost and timeline projections.
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The rail line would connect Quebec City, Trois-Rivières, Montreal, Ottawa, Peterborough and Toronto on over 1,000 km of dedicated passenger tracks.
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An option is being considered for a high-speed line directly linking Toronto and Montreal that bypasses Ottawa.
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Imbleau believes young, urban Canadians who are less car-dependent will use the rail service for generations.
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The federal government has launched a request for proposals from 3 consortiums, due in summer 2024, to submit detailed high frequency or high speed rail plans.