Field Studies

Alto and the Cadence team have reached a major milestone with the signing of a contract for the tangible progress of the high-speed rail network between Toronto and Québec City. This important step marks the beginning of the important design and development phase of this ambitious project, announced on February 19, 2025, by the Government of Canada. It also marks a critical step in improving mobility within the country.

Government of 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 rapid high-speed train network, one of the largest infrastructure endeavours in our country’s history. To consult the Government press release

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.