High-speed rail in Canada

Although Canada does not have high-speed rail lines, 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. 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[3] was formed to promote and educate Canadians on the benefits of high speed rail in Canada.

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Although Canada does not have high-speed rail lines, 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. 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[3] was formed to promote and educate Canadians on the benefits of high speed rail in Canada.