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Canada Plans High-Speed Rail: Montreal to Ottawa in 2029

12/12/2025

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Canada moves closer to its first high-speed rail line, linking Montreal and Ottawa.
Construction is planned to start around 2029, with details to be announced soon.
The project would cut travel time between the two cities from two hours to one.
Public consultations will begin in January to finalize the route for the full Quebec City–Toronto corridor, which could cost between $60 billion and $90 billion.

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Story summary

Canada moves closer to its first high-speed rail line, linking Montreal and Ottawa.
Construction is planned to start around 2029, with details to be announced soon.
The project would cut travel time between the two cities from two hours to one.
Public consultations will begin in January to finalize the route for the full Quebec City–Toronto corridor, which could cost between $60 billion and $90 billion.