High-speed Rail In Canada
Canada is the only G8 country that does not have high-speed rail. In the press and popular discussion, there have been two routes frequently proposed as suitable for a high-speed rail corridor:
- Edmonton to Calgary via Red Deer
- Windsor to Quebec City via London, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal
A possible international high-speed rail link between Montreal and Boston or New York City is often discussed by regional leaders, though little progress has been made. On another international line between Vancouver and Seattle, work is in progress to improve the existing Amtrak Cascades service, though it will not reach speeds normally associated with high-speed rail.
On April 10, 2008, a new Canadian National Citizen's Advocacy Group High Speed Rail Canada was formed to promote and educate Canadians on the benefits of high speed rail in Canada. All current and past Canadian high speed rail studies are posted on their website.
Read more about High-speed Rail In Canada: Early High Speed Rail in Canada, Vancouver – Seattle, Edmonton – Calgary, Quebec City – Windsor, Public Opinion
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