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November 10, 2025 | North America

Canada chooses high-speed to connect its eastern cities

A new high-speed line designed for operation at up to 350km/h has been chosen over infrastructure upgrades to radically improve passenger services in the Toronto - Quebec City corridor. Robert Preston reports on the next steps for the Alto project.

March 28, 2025 | North America

Canada invests $C 1.1bn in public transport projects

Federal government provides additional funding for light rail and metro schemes.

October 17, 2023 | Main line

RFP launched for Canada’s High Frequency Rail project

HFR will see dedicated passenger tracks provided in the Quebec City - Toronto corridor.

September 21, 2023 | North America

Bringing High Frequency Rail to Canada

The Canadian government is hoping to encourage modal shift and fight climate change by introducing faster, more frequent passenger services between the biggest cities along the Toronto - Quebec City corridor. Robert Preston reports on the High Frequency Rail project.

July 24, 2023 | News

Three consortia in running for Canada’s High Frequency Rail project

The project aims to deliver a 200km/h electrified line from Quebec City to Montreal and Toronto.

April 25, 2023 | Fleet

Quebec City awards LRV supply and maintenance contract

The contract with Alstom for 34 low-floor LRVs includes 30 years’ maintenance.

March 6, 2023 | Rolling stock

Alstom preferred bidder for Quebec City LRV contract

Fleet for 19.3km light rail line will be built locally at La Pocatière.

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