Reusing Old Tracks for New Rail | Calgary News

Calgary’s dream of downtown passenger trains is back, 30 years after it vanished — but instead of starting from scratch, a bold new plan proposes reusing old rail lines and forgotten stations, like the one under the Calgary Tower, to slash costs. With a $60 billion rail vision on the table, critics argue smarter reuse could save money and keep ridership central. The catch? Freight trains still use these tracks — so a win-win deal with incentives might make passenger service viable without breaking the bank. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://calgary.citynews.ca/2026/09/17/existing-calgary-infrastructure-could-cut-costs-for-passenger-rail-plan-advocate/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c09a44da2a39a5a Report issues to [email protected].