The federal government is moving ahead with a high-speed rail network between Quebec City and Toronto, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday.

The Liberal government says the planned rail network — which is expected to take several years to design and build — will span approximately 1,000 kilometres and reach speeds of up to 300 kilometres an hour.

There will be stops in Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montreal, Laval, Trois-Rivieres and Quebec City{ai:summary}<p>The federal government is advancing plans for a high-speed rail network connecting Quebec City and Toronto, announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The project will cover around 1,000 kilometers and aims for speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour, taking several years to complete. #transportation</p>

Justin Trudeau announces $3.9B high-speed rail between Quebec City and Toronto

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