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Alberta to seek private proposals for Edmonton-Calgary high-speed rail

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  • Alberta will launch a formal request this fall for private companies to propose a high-speed rail system connecting Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary.
  • Premier Danielle Smith says Ottawa agreed to refer the project to its major projects office once a proponent is selected.
  • The railway service would include stops at Alberta's two largest airports.
  • Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski says Ottawa is prepared to work with Alberta on understanding costs, benefits and effects.
Alberta announces next step in high-speed rail plan to connect Edmonton, Calgary
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