OTTAWA – The federal government has announced it is launching a Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) on the proposed High Frequency Rail project that would link large cities between Quebec City and Toronto.
The government is seeking “world-class knowledge and private sector expertise for all aspects of the project,” stated a recent release.
Besides seeking private sector input on the project, the REI represents a process to provide information to the industry so interested parties can prepare for subsequent phases of the procurement process, including the Request for Qualifications and the Request for Proposal, the government said.
The government will seek a private sector partner that “prioritizes and values meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples.”
It is estimated the service could be operational in the early 2030s.
“High Frequency Rail is a transformational project that promises to fundamentally change the way Canadians travel in southern Ontario and Quebec, improving accessibility and providing more travel flexibility. The Request for Expressions of Interest marks the first major step in the development and advancement of this project,” stated Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra in a statement.
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