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Consider Kingston for high-speed rail stop, Ottawa tells Alto

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June 22, 2026

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Consider Kingston for high-speed rail stop, Ottawa tells Alto

So far, the federal government has mandated seven stops: Toronto, Peterborough, Ont., Ottawa, Laval, Que., Montreal, Trois-Rivières, Que., and Quebec City.

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CityNews Montreal

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· Jun 22, 2026

Government considering adding stop in Kingston along Quebec City-Toronto high-speed rail

Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon says he has directed Alto to consider a high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont. The minister’s staff issued a statement on his behalf ahead of a formal announcement in Kingston later this morning. The government is looking to fund a high-speed rail route linking Quebec City and Toronto with an estimated [] The post Government considering adding stop in Kingston along Quebec City-Toronto high-speed rail appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Loonie Politics

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· Jun 22, 2026

Government considering high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.

OTTAWA — Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon says he has directed Alto to consider a high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont. The minister’s staff issued a statement on his behalf ahead of a formal announcement in Kingston later this morning. The government is looking to fund a high-speed rail route linking Quebec City and Toronto with [] The post Government considering high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont. appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Canada's National Observer

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· Jun 22, 2026

Feds considering high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.

Feds considering high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.

NDTV

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· Jul 8, 2026

Delhi To Siliguri In 6 Hours? India's Biggest Bullet Train Plan Hits Tracks

The Delhi-Varanasi-Siliguri route is among the seven high-speed rail corridors announced by the Union government in the Budget

Vermont Daily Chronicle

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· Jun 30, 2026

Ribbon cut on contentious, 61-year long highway project

The 2.8-mile, 84 million, parkway opens new traffic access from Interstate 189 into Burlington’s South End, with the goal to ease congestion while shifting traffic onto Pine Street and bringing visitors into the city’s commercial district near the Farmer’s Market and Church Street. The post Ribbon cut on contentious, 61-year long highway project first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Ribbon cut on contentious, 61-year long highway project appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 26, 2026

Major impact on rail traffic after Bollebygd train derailment

Major impact on rail traffic after Bollebygd train derailment

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Related coverage for "Consider Kingston for high-speed rail stop, Ottawa tells Alto": CityNews Montreal — Government considering adding stop in Kingston along Quebec City-Toronto high-speed rail. Loonie Politics — Government considering high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.. Canada's National Observer — Feds considering high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont.. NDTV — Delhi To Siliguri In 6 Hours? India's Biggest Bullet Train Plan Hits Tracks. Vermont Daily Chronicle — Ribbon cut on contentious, 61-year long highway project. Sweden Herald — Major impact on rail traffic after Bollebygd train derailment