Plain meaning
A proposed high-speed rail project for the Toronto-Quebec City corridor.
Also called
ALTO high-speed rail
Background
The project was referred to Canada's Major Projects Office in 2025.
Key points
- The project is proposed for dedicated electrified tracks in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor.
- Federal materials describe speeds of up to 300 km/h and departures as frequent as every 30 minutes on some peak routes.
- The project remains subject to development, approvals, financing, and implementation decisions.
Why it comes up
ALTO appears in infrastructure articles because it connects transportation, housing capacity, labour mobility, GDP, and public investment.