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Montreal–Ottawa Chosen as First Leg of Canada’s High‑Speed Rail, Officials Say

Public consultations begin in January to refine the corridor.

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Commuters board a Javelin train at St Pancras Station in London on the first day of the new high-speed Javelin train services. Monday, Dec. 14, 2009.
A rendering of the proposed first high-speed rail line between Quebec City and Toronto that will start with a shorter segment linking Montreal and Ottawa, according to sources.

Overview

  • Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon is expected to unveil the plan with Alto CEO Martin Imbleau.
  • The three‑month consultation will reveal the projected corridor, with officials already confirming a stop in Laval, Que.
  • Groundbreaking is targeted for 2029, with the Montreal–Ottawa segment projected to open around 2037, according to sources.
  • Alto estimates the full Toronto–Quebec City corridor at $60–$90 billion, to be financed through public and private investment.
  • The Cadence consortium was selected earlier this year to develop the plan, which aims to cut Montreal–Ottawa travel to about one hour on dedicated passenger‑only tracks.