en.Wedoany.com Reported - The head of Canada's high-speed rail project says the Greater Toronto Area could see two stations instead of the one previously planned. Alto CEO Martin Imbleau said in an interview with The Canadian Press: "Toronto will likely need a second station." The high-speed rail station could be located in a nearby suburb, attracting more passengers from surrounding areas and providing access during the construction of the final stretch into downtown Toronto. Imbleau noted: "Building downtown could take longer," given the potential need for tunneling and major construction in one of Canada's most densely populated cities.

Imbleau stated: "Toronto has a lot of ridership, and the region is vast, so a second station is likely worthwhile. We are seriously considering this." No final decision has been made yet. To date, the federal government has authorized seven stops for the high-speed rail: Toronto, Peterborough, Ontario, Ottawa, Laval, Quebec, Montreal, Trois-Rivières, Quebec, and Quebec City. The proposed high-speed rail network would see 72 trains running daily on dedicated, electrified tracks at speeds exceeding 300 km/h.

The high-speed rail project has faced opposition from a grassroots coalition of farmers and small-town residents, as well as the federal Conservative Party. On April 29, Alto unveiled details of its compensation plan for landowners, with factors including property market value, business losses, and disturbance costs. Imbleau said the goal is to route the tracks along existing property boundaries and avoid expropriation wherever possible. Alto estimates the high-speed rail project will cost between $60 billion and $90 billion CAD, claiming it will boost Canada's GDP by 1.1% annually, or about $35 billion CAD, once operational. The first phase of construction is slated to begin in 2029 or 2030, connecting Montreal and Ottawa.

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