Alberta Government Planning High-Speed Rail From Calgary to Edmonton

The Alberta government has announced plans to develop a high-speed rail line connecting Calgary to Edmonton, which would begin construction as early as 2027. “A more densely populated province will need a mobility system that supports our growing population with a fast, safe, and reliable choice of transportation that also meets our goals of reducing emissions,” Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said during a press conference on April 29. The Alberta government said the high-speed rail line, to be developed over the course of 15 years, will potentially be led by a Crown corporation similar to Ontario’s Metrolinx. Alberta has begun soliciting proposals for a company to take on the project, as well as to put in place a feasibility study on which train technologies and routes are optimal. Alberta’s 2026 budget includes $9 million for the project....