The Government of Canada is committed to creating a faster, greener, more sustainable passenger rail service. The High Frequency Rail project, running from Toronto to Québec City, will deliver this commitment, by transforming passenger rail through the creation of a more frequent and sustainable rail service. The Government of Canada will also be exploring options to improve passenger rail frequencies, on-time performance, and to shorten travel times in Southwestern Ontario.
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra announced that two consulting firms with significant expertise in the field of transportation, CPCS Transcom Limited (CPCS), in association with WSP, will act as external advisors to the federal government. CPCS and WSP will analyze options to enhance passenger rail service in Southwestern Ontario, and submit their findings by the end of 2023. Their analysis will include examining present and future passenger rail demand, evaluating existing routes, identifying options for new alignments as needed, and providing a financial analysis.
The Minister also reiterated that the Government of Canada is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples to take into consideration their views as it develops options to enhance passenger rail service in Southern Ontario.
