Canada is planning its first fast train service between Toronto and Quebec City. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared the news on February 19, 2025, backing it with $3.9 billion to start the work. The new train service, called Alto, would cut the current five-hour trip between Toronto and Montreal to just three hours. Trains would run on electricity and reach speeds of 300 kilometers per hour – making it significantly faster than current rail options. A regular car trip between these cities typically takes around five hours on existing highways. The route would connect seven cities: Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montreal, … Continue reading Canada’s $3.9B High-Speed Rail to Cut Toronto-Montreal Travel to 3 Hours, Creating 51,000 Jobs