Government asks Alto to develop plan for southern high-speed rail route through Kingston, Ont.

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The Canadian federal government has officially directed Alto to assess a southern alignment for its multi-billion-dollar high-speed rail project that would include a new station in Kingston, Ontario. Announced on June 22, 2026, by Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon, this directive marks a major potential shift for Canada's planned Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail corridor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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