Destination Alto. Fast. Frequent. Reliable.
Reimagine passenger rail service on modern, accessible trains with improved operational performance, connecting Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montréal, Laval, Trois-Rivières and Québec City.
With speeds of 300 km/h or more, on a primarily dedicated, and electrified rail network spanning approximately 1,000 km, Alto will reach more than 18 million people living along the Corridor.
Who's Involved
Learn more about the government departments responsible for advancing the Alto project.
Meet the Team
The Alto board members and executive team bring diverse backgrounds and a wealth of experience in leadership, business and public service to advance Alto and transform passenger rail service in Canada.
Project Delivery
Explore the multi-phased process that will lead to the delivery of Alto for Canadians; from selection of a private partner to co-develop and delivery.
Key Milestones
Read on to learn about key milestones and accomplishments for the Alto Project.
February 2025 - WE ARE HERE
Transport Canada unveiled the consortium selected to design with Alto this ambitious project, Cadence, while confirming funding for the development phase. This is a milestone in the Toronto–Québec City High-Speed Rail Network, one of the largest infrastructure endeavours in our country’s history. Learn more
Fall 2024
The response from stakeholders has been building steadily. Over the course of the past months, key organizations along the Corridor have publicly communicated their call to action for this project, including: Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Consider Canada, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, Alliance touristique du Québec, Ottawa Board of Trade, The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal, Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Québec, Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Trois-Rivières.
Procurement
Procurement is a multi-year process aimed at achieving better value for Canadians.
Impact Assessment
The Alto team is committed to meaningful public participation. Engagement activities are just getting started and will continue throughout each phase of the project, in line with the federal Impact Assessment required under the Impact Assessment Act.
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