Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon directs the rail project company Alto to consider adding a potential high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ontario. Multiple outlets report that the minister’s office issued a statement ahead of a formal announcement in Kingston later in the day. The proposal is framed as a potential change to the current project design, which focuses on a high-speed rail connection between Quebec City and Toronto.
Opponents and skeptics respond quickly, raising concerns about how the addition would affect planning and overall costs. The National Observer reports that the move draws criticism from those questioning whether the change is being handled with sufficient transparency and how it would be incorporated into the broader project timeline and budget.
While the articles agree on the government’s request to assess an extra stop in Kingston, they do not provide new project technical details or final funding figures in the provided excerpts. The sources indicate the next step is Alto’s consideration and evaluation of the Kingston stop option, ahead of the government’s planned announcement in the city.
