UPDATED: Alto to consider Kingston stop in high-speed rail route (opens original article in a new tab)

Alto, a Crown corporation, is considering adding a Kingston stop to its high-speed rail route between Ottawa and Quebec City, following public consultation and stakeholder feedback.

• Alto high-speed rail project may include a stop in Kingston based on public consultation feedback.
• The potential Kingston stop would connect with Via Rail and reduce travel times between Kingston and Toronto to 90 minutes.
• The project's route adjustment faces opposition from some rural communities and critics who argue it adds unnecessary stops and delays.