Alto asked to consider Kingston stop in potential major change to high-speed rail route (opens original article in a new tab)

The Canadian federal government has asked Alto to evaluate adding a high-speed rail stop in Kingston, Ont., as part of potential route changes, following public consultations and opposition from affected communities.

• Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon directed Alto to consider a Kingston stop in the high-speed rail route based on public feedback
• The potential stop could add travel time and costs, with the project's budget estimated between $60-billion and $90-billion
• The project faces opposition from rural communities and political groups over land expropriations and financial concerns
• Alto is assessing a southern route option between Ottawa and Peterborough that includes a potential Kingston stop