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flag A U of T researcher demands transparency on Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail, citing excessive costs and unrealistic passenger projections.

flag University of Toronto researcher Matti Siemiatycki is calling for the public release of a detailed business plan for the proposed Toronto-to-Quebec City high-speed rail project, citing concerns over its $60 billion to $90 billion cost and projected 24 million annual passengers by 2050, which he deems overly optimistic. flag He warns adding stops like Kingston’s could raise costs and travel time, potentially harming regional rail services, and urges a transparent, investment-grade analysis covering costs, environmental impacts, and land compensation before decisions are made.

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