“Today, the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the launch of the Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP process will be ongoing until summer 2024. Following the evaluation period, the Government of Canada will select the group who will become the private developer partner to work collaboratively with VIA HFR to design and develop the High Frequency Rail project.”

« Trois consortiums se sont finalement qualifiés pour réaliser avec VIA Rail le projet de train à grande fréquence (TGF) du gouvernement fédéral entre Toronto et Québec, dont un groupe franco-québécois baptisé Cadence. […] L’appel de qualification étant terminé, les consortiums retenus seront maintenant invités à répondre à la demande de propositions – l’appel d’offres, en quelque sorte – que le ministre promet de lancer en septembre. L’évaluation des soumissions devrait pour sa part se dérouler à l’été 2024. »

“The Request for Qualifications represents a significant step forward towards the return of passenger rail service to Peterborough. This transformational project will greatly benefit the region by bringing significant economic growth to communities throughout Peterborough-Kawartha, and providing sustainable transportation infrastructure that will benefit generations to come.””

“Budget 2022 proposes to provide $396.8 million over two years, starting in 2022-23, to Transport Canada and Infrastructure Canada for planning and design steps in support of high frequency rail between Toronto and Quebec City.”