Alberta's Premier Smith unveils plan for high-speed trains to boost tourism to $25B by 2040.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pushing for a new passenger train system to boost the province's tourism economy to $25 billion. The plan includes high-speed trains between Edmonton and Calgary, and connections from airports to city centers and tourist spots in the Rockies. A new Crown corporation will manage the project, with details and service options expected next summer and a 15-year timeline for completion.

November 24, 2024
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