Alberta Considers New Commuter Rail Line Between Calgary and Edmonton

An aerial view of the Calgary International Airport, Canada’s fourth busiest, which is undergoing an expansion to accommodate a spike in passenger volume over the past decade. Courtesy of Calgary Airport Authority

Alberta’s new Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors David Dreeshen will be considering a provincially-operated commuter rail service between Calgary and Edmonton.

In a mandate letter issued July 11, Premier Danielle Smith said Mr. Dreeshen should examine the feasibility of creating a commuter rail service using the heavy rail tracks on the Canadian Pacific Rail line, similar to Ontario’s Metrolinx.