Should Canada pursue a high-speed train or a lower-speed train for inter-regional transportation, and how can the government balance the cost requirements with the need for sustainable transportation?
Interesting article. But I think the biggest question about Toronto-Quebec City train proposals is why it will end in Toronto, rather than extend into southwestern Ontario. By adding in that direction the same amount of track as there will be between Montreal and Quebec City, much more than twice the population of Quebec City would be brought within range of the train. It's a mystery to me why HFR doesn't plan to extend into the region of the country with the fastest growing population.
An informative article that sets out the problem clearly. Of course there are other ways to cut transport emissions than going from cars to trains. Winter weather presents known challenges for trains, so it would be interesting to know of countries where this has been done with technical success - and how the economics worked out.
Interesting article. But I think the biggest question about Toronto-Quebec City train proposals is why it will end in Toronto, rather than extend into southwestern Ontario. By adding in that direction the same amount of track as there will be between Montreal and Quebec City, much more than twice the population of Quebec City would be brought within range of the train. It's a mystery to me why HFR doesn't plan to extend into the region of the country with the fastest growing population.
An informative article that sets out the problem clearly. Of course there are other ways to cut transport emissions than going from cars to trains. Winter weather presents known challenges for trains, so it would be interesting to know of countries where this has been done with technical success - and how the economics worked out.
Dear Asma. A great article. Thanks for framing the long term considerations in a very clear and accessible manner.