- Housing issues are concentrated in Montreal, with shared responsibility for the housing stock.
- Alto is involved in route planning that includes properties in a city, likely Montreal.
- Property lies within the rail project study corridor.
Government considers Kingston stop for Alto high-speed rail project
- Reports
- 13
- Developments
- 9
- Repetition
- 62%
New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
The Government of Canada has instructed Alto to consider adding stops in Kingston and the Greater Toronto Area to its high-speed rail line. Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon called for a detour through and a stop in Kingston. However, Scott Reid called for the project's cancellation, arguing that adding Kingston would increase the cost by $4 billion to $6 billion and extend travel times by 20 minutes.
Why it matters
The project represents a massive national infrastructure investment, with the baseline network estimated at $75 billion to $113 billion. The inclusion of Kingston changes the scope and cost of this multi-billion dollar undertaking. The debate centers on whether the investment benefits outweigh the increased costs and travel time delays.
The rail project study corridor includes properties, and Alto is involved in route planning that encompasses properties in a city, likely Montreal.
Who's involved
- AltoCrown corporation planning the high-speed rail service.
- KingstonCity being assessed for a potential high-speed rail stop.
- Martin ImbleauCEO of Alto.
- Government of CanadaFederal government mandating and supporting the high-speed rail project.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Greater Toronto AreaSpeculative
The Greater Toronto Area might see changes in commuter demand and related service costs if the route expands.
- OntarioSpeculative
Ontario might experience changes in construction and infrastructure investment costs related to the rail line.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- How could the consideration of a Kingston stop affect the Government of Canada?Adding a Kingston stop could increase the cost and political complexity of the high-speed rail project.Likely
- Potential Kingston stop may reshape Ontario's high-speed rail investmentThe potential Kingston stop could reshape the scope and cost of the high-speed rail line.Possible
- High-speed rail uncertainty may impact Eastern Ontario's property marketUncertainty over high-speed rail may negatively affect Eastern Ontario's property marketPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Reid calls for project cancellation while Kelloway defends it as a major investment.1 source
- Alto is involved in a high-speed rail project, and a Crown corporation has been linked to the initiative, with the city council calling for a tariff working group.Sub-event
- Kingston pushes for outcomes regarding the rail loop development.Sub-event
- Alto is assessing a southern rail route option that includes Kingston, with Cadence serving as the private-sector partner.Sub-event
- Alto is considering adding a Kingston station to its high-speed rail project, with political figures lobbying for the inclusion.Sub-event
Alto's route planning now includes Kingston as a potential high-speed rail stop.1 source
Lobbying efforts secured station consideration for Alto project in Kingston.1 source
Alto is under government instruction to consider adding Kingston and GTA stops to its high-speed rail line.1 source
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Alto considers adding a stop in Kingston, Ont., facing opposition from Eastern Ontario.1 source