Maria Luisa Dominguez joins VIA HFR – VIA TGF as Chief Project Management Officer

MONTRÉAL, February 17, 2025 - VIA HFR – VIA TGF today announced the appointment of Maria Luisa Dominguez to the role of Chief Project Management Officer, effective February 17, 2025.

With more than 25 years of rail industry experience, Ms. Dominguez joins VIA-HFR from Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias (ADIF) where she was instrumental in the design and planning of Spain’s high-speed train network, a model recognized worldwide for its reliability and innovative approach. Most recently she served as Chair, ADIF prior to which she held a number of executive roles that oversaw infrastructure and architectural design, corporate strategy and functional network planning. She also acted as President of the European Railway Infrastructure Association.

Ms. Dominguez’s breadth of experience builds on the strength of the VIA-HFR team that will redefine rail travel in Canada and deliver on the mission to build a rapid train that connects people and communities across Quebec and Ontario.

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“A hallmark of this project is its ability to attract exceptional talent from across Canada and internationally and I’m delighted to welcome Maria Luisa aboard. Her proven leadership combined with deep industry and practical experience will add to the momentum we have built on readying plans for the development phase of the Toronto-Quebec City Rapid Train Network,” said Martin Imbleau, CEO, VIA HFR – VIA TGF.