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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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The new passenger rail service will travel between Toronto and Québec City, including stops at Peterborough, Ottawa, Laval, Montréal, and Trois-Rivières.
The exact route—which is often called ″alignment″—is still being developed in collaboration with Cadence. Through extensive consultations and technical evaluations, Alto and Cadence will ensure that the final route takes the needs of all stakeholders into account and maximizes the benefits for all Canadians.
The full network will be built into segments and should be completed in approximately twelve years.
The first construction segment between Montréal and Ottawa (the central segment) is expected to begin in 2029–2030. There is no official launch date yet and we anticipate each construction phase will take between 7 and 10 years.
At this stage of project planning, it is too early to confirm specific construction dates for Ottawa-Toronto (the western segment) and Montréal-Québec City (the eastern segment). However, construction on the eastern and western segments will launch simultaneously and work will start before the central segment is completed.
The answer lies in the scale of present and future travel needs in the Québec City–Toronto corridor and the structural limitations of the existing network.
This corridor, which is home to nearly half of Canada’s population, is experiencing a sustained population and economic growth that the current intercity transportation system cannot sustainably accommodate. Current rail passenger services operate primarily on tracks shared with freight transport, which limits service frequency and can affect on-time performance. Even with improvements, this shared network cannot provide faster and more reliable travel on a large scale.
Cadence is Alto’s private developer partner. It is a Canadian-led multinational group of companies that brings together world-class expertise in designing, financing, building, operating, and maintaining large-scale, complex rail infrastructure and integrated transportation networks.
The Cadence team members are industry leaders, including:
- CPDQ Infra
- AtkinsRéalis
- SYSTRA Canada
- Keolis Canada
- SNCF Voyageurs
- Air Canada
Cadence was selected through an open and competitive procurement process led by the Government of Canada.
Yes, extensive public consultation is a cornerstone of Alto’s development. The first phase of public consultation began in January 2026 and will conclude on April 24, 2026. A second wave is planned for the end of 2026 and will focus on the network’s central segment (Montréal-Ottawa).
Our consultation process is based on meaningful, two-way dialogue, where listening is at the core of our approach. And our engagement approach is ongoing and inclusive, with multiple opportunities for the public, municipalities, and Indigenous communities to shape the project, from alignment and station design to defining local priorities and potential community benefits.
As the project evolves, we offer different forms of consultation based on best practices: public meetings, open consultations, engagement meetings with municipalities and organizations, and more.
The process allows residents to access detailed information about the project, to have a voice on how we should mitigate impacts and be consulted every step of the way to make sure the new high-speed rail network benefits all Canadians.