By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus
The federal government appears to finally be moving the Alto High Speed Rail project on to the fast track, recognising its importance as a nation building project, in a victory for our advocacy critiquing the multiple delays and extensions to the timeline imposed since High Frequency Rail was first proposed more than ten years ago. […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , Interurban Rail and Bus , Urban Transit
A modern and effective rail network for both freight and people, coupled with reliable public transit that empowers all Canadians to travel and access opportunities are vital to strengthening Canada’s economy and resilience in a changing world. The Government of Canada is expected to release its next budget in the fall, and the recommendations in […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus
With High Frequency Rail (HFR) finally approved as Alto HSR, but not expected be operational until the 2039 or later, Canada also needs to increase the capacity and reliability of VIA Rail’s existing Quebec-Windsor Corridor network to meet current and future passenger demand over the next decade, at least. Heavily booked trains are a good […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus
On February 20, 2025, Canada’s Minister of Transport Anita Anand announced that the Cadence consortium has been selected as the winner of the VIA-HFR Request for Proposals that was published on October 13, 2023. VIA-HFR was rebranded as “Alto” and, as we anticipated, the high-speed 300 km/h+ option in the bid was confirmed. After decades […]
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By Transport Action | Major Reports
The Beyond HFR report was researched and prepared between July 2023 and July 2024, in response to a question raised in a meeting between Transport Action and the Parliamentary All-Party Rail Caucus to discuss the state of passenger rail services both within and beyond the Quebec-Windsor corridor: If we could invest a billion dollars of […]
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