While the project is still in its development phase, SDG council did not appear to be all aboard in support of the Alto high-speed rail project.

Alto manager of community relations for Ontario Alexis Doyle, and senior adviser of community relations Jennifer Falconer presented to SDG council on Monday. Alto is the Crown corporation leading the high-speed passenger railway system that is proposed to connect Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montréal, Laval, Trois-Rivières, and Québec City through a network of dedicated electrified tracks. Construction on the project could begin in 2029-30 following federal approval.

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The Alto team has been presenting to municipal councils across Ontario along its proposed route.

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