Have your say on our high speed train project

Play a part in building a transformative high-speed rail network for generations to come

 


Nearly 1000km

of new electrified railway lines

300km/h or more

represents the speed that can be reached by the train

18 million Canadians

approximate population living in the Toronto-Québec City corridor

Explore the proposed route

Use the interactive map to see the proposed routes and how it connects to each area.

This is an interactive map.

A map showing Canada. The maps shows the route of the high speed train going from Toronto, through Peterborough, Otawa, Laval, Montréal, Trois-Rivières and Québec. The map contains pins for each of those locations.

 

Get involved

Current opportunities to have your say

New rail station - quick poll

As part of the High Speed Rail Project, a portion of the budget will be spent on adding a new rail station. Tell us where you think a new rail station should be added.

High Speed Rail Project

This consultation aims to establish a clear vision for the new rail line in the South of England and sets out what we feel is required to make sure that rail can serve the needs and expectations of passengers, continues to support the region's economy, and helps deliver housing and jobs growth. The original Rail Prospectus was adopted in 2013. It is being reviewed following a general stabilisation in rail travel following the Covid 19 pandemic and more certainty about the future...

Project timeline

2025

March 2025 - contract signature with Cadence"

February 2025 - Government announcement - Cadence is selected

2024

Fall 2024 - Support from key stakeholders along the corridor
July 2024 - Proposals Submission by 3 bidding teams
June 2024 - Field study workshops with Ontario Indigenous Nations
April 2024 - Launch of the 2024 Field Study program
March 2024 - Martin Imbleau - Intervention at the CCIQ
February 2024 - Martin Imbleau - Intervention at the CCMM

2023

December 2023 - Field study workshops with Québec Indigenous Nations
November 2023 - Meetings with key stakeholders along the corridor
October 2023 - Launch of the RFP process
July 2023 - Appointment of Martin Imbleau as CEO
April 2023 - Launch of Field studies 2023
March 2023 - Rob Prichard speech at Toronto Region Board of Trade’s Transportation Symposium
February 2023 - Launch of the RFQ by the government

2022

2022 - Launch of a Request for Expressions of Interest

2021

2021 - Procurement preparations

2016-2020

2020 - 2019 - Preliminary Field studies
2016 - VIA Rail initiates the project

Closed consultations and engagement

Issues we asked you about previously

Your views on new station design at Québec

As part of the High Speed Rail project, we are designing a new station that will provide faster, more reliable connections for local communities and the wider region. We want to ensure that the station design reflects the needs, values, and identity of the people it will serve. What this consultation is about We are seeking your views on key elements of the proposed station design, including: Passenger facilities – waiting areas, ticketing, restrooms, and amenities ...

On-train facilities consultation

We are seeking feedback on the facilities provided on trains to ensure they meet the needs of all passengers. This consultation will help us understand how well current services are working and where improvements are needed, particularly around accessibility for disabled people. Your views will directly inform future decisions on train design, upgrades, and service planning. Why we are consulting To identify strengths and weaknesses in existing on-train facilities To...

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