Transport Canada has launched the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the nation’s High Frequency Rail (HFR) project.

This significant infrastructure initiative aims to create a dedicated rail line from Québec City to Toronto, exclusively for passenger services. The RFP will continue until the summer of 2024. Subsequently, the Canadian Government will choose a private developer partner to collaborate with VIA HFR in implementing the rail corridor. After a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process in July 2023, three successful teams were announced for this procurement stage.

The RFP participants are now required to propose two viable solutions: one involving trains traveling at speeds up to 200 km/hour and another incorporating high-speed segments for even shorter travel times. This approach allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the costs and benefits of integrating high-speed rail in different parts of the corridor. Ultimately, HFR promises faster journeys, more frequent departures, and environmentally friendly travel, encouraging more Canadians to choose rail transportation.