Canada has announced plans to help finance a high-frequency rail line to connect Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City, with a request for proposals set to be issued in the fall. Projected costs range from $4.7 billion to $9.6 billion for the project, set to be completed by 2030.
A dedicated passenger track would enable trains to travel at speeds of 110 to 124 miles per hour, shaving as much as 90 minutes off some routes, such as between Ottawa and Toronto, although the speeds are below what are standard for high-speed rail.