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Alberta Proposes High-Speed Rail, Selects Private Partner by April 2027

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 2:54 PM UTC · How we work

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Alberta government announced proposals for a high-speed rail linking Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary.
The province plans to select a private-sector proponent by April 2027.
Alberta allocated $15 million over three years for the rail plan.
The line would run up to 320 km/h, cutting travel to one hour 45 minutes.
Service would stop at Calgary International Airport and Edmonton International Airport.

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Alberta government announced proposals for a high-speed rail linking Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary.
The province plans to select a private-sector proponent by April 2027.
Alberta allocated $15 million over three years for the rail plan.
The line would run up to 320 km/h, cutting travel to one hour 45 minutes.
Service would stop at Calgary International Airport and Edmonton International Airport.