Alberta Reveals Revised Green Line LRT Plan with Elevated Downtown Track

The new alignment adds five stops, extends the route by 76%, and aims to save $1 billion by avoiding downtown tunneling.

The Alberta government has unveiled a reimagined Green Line LRT plan featuring elevated tracks through Calgary's downtown, replacing the previously proposed tunnel.
The revised route, designed by consulting firm AECOM, includes 12 stations (up from seven) and extends the line to Shepard in Calgary's southeast, covering 17 kilometers.
The provincial government claims the updated plan will serve 60% more residents while staying within the original $6.2 billion budget by saving over $1 billion in tunneling costs.
Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek expressed frustration that the city has not yet received the full report from the province, raising concerns about funding responsibilities and financial risks.
The city council must now decide whether to approve the proposal, which excludes a previously planned station in Eau Claire but connects to the existing Red and Blue Lines downtown.