OTTAWA — This fall, the Government of Canada will be exploring options to improve passenger rail frequencies, on-time performance and shorten travel times in southwestern Ontario and will seek an external adviser to analyze passenger demand and route options.
The adviser will analyze options to enhance service in southwestern Ontario for potential future integration into the high frequency rail project and submit a final report to the federal government by the end of 2023, indicates a release.
In early 2023, the minister is expected to host a stakeholder roundtable on passenger rail service in the region to hear from Indigenous groups and local communities.
The government is also implementing other measures to improve the passenger rail experience in southwestern Ontario and along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor including $42.8 million in Budget 2022 to upgrade VIA Rail stations.
In the next few weeks, the notice of proposed procurement for seeking the services of an external contractor is expected to be posted on the Government of Canada’s procurement website.
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