Alberta Government Planning High-Speed Rail From Calgary to Edmonton

Alberta Government Planning High-Speed Rail From Calgary to Edmonton
Alberta’s Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh
Matthew Horwood
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The Alberta government has announced plans to develop a high-speed rail line connecting Calgary to Edmonton, which would begin construction as early as 2027.

“A more densely populated province will need a mobility system that supports our growing population with a fast, safe, and reliable choice of transportation that also meets our goals of reducing emissions,” Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said during a press conference on April 29.