Canadians For VIA HFR

Advocating for better @VIA_Rail service for all Canadians, coast to coast. Supporters of VIA's High Frequency Rail Project. Where do you want to go via rail?

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

What is the future of @VIA_Rail? High frequency trains on dedicated tracks connecting TOR-OTT-MON-QC. Let's all get behind this project!

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

Great news, and it looks like the Ottawa bypass via the CP Winchester Sub is confirmed!

[Omar Alghabra @OmarAlghabra]

Today, is a great day for the people of Peterborough and surrounding communities as we announced the next steps for the High Frequency Rail procurement process. This train will provide a clean and affordable mode of public transportation. https://t.co/mXgDlPHrDv

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

@TransportAction @RadioCanadaInfo @OmarAlghabra @AllisonStJ @CanadianPacific Loss for CP, but any HFR service on this corridor would be on its own tracks I assume. More space now for VIA?

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

Noticed that a @RadioCanadaInfo article has a map with a direct High Frequency Rail link to Montreal from Smiths Falls. Is this now part of the project too? Would love to see an updated project map. @OmarAlghabra @AllisonStJ https://t.co/8JS2USaw8U

[Omar Alghabra @OmarAlghabra]

Today, I was pleased to join Mayor Labeaume, and my colleagues, @jyduclos, @FP_Champagne & @JoelLightbound, in Qc City, to announce more details on the High Frequency Rail project. 90% of this new service would run on electricity, contributing to a green economy & creating jobs.

[Omar Alghabra @OmarAlghabra]

Next steps:
- Engage Indigenous groups and communities to get feedback on the project.
- Engage with the private sector to determine capacity, and best possible delivery model.
- Accelerate dialogue with partner railways to negotiate dedicated routes in and out of city centres.

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

A huge day for passenger rail in Canada!

[Omar Alghabra @OmarAlghabra]

Canadians deserve a fast and reliable train service. Today, in Québec City, I announced that we’re preparing to launch the procurement process to build a new train service in the Toronto to Quebec City Corridor. Details: https://t.co/3RvqeIZ3US

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

Procurement starts soon. Trains running as fast as 200 km/h. This is the announcement that we’ve been waiting for! #VIAHFR #cdnpoli

[Omar Alghabra @OmarAlghabra]

Special announcement onboard @Via_Rail train #64, with destination to Montreal:

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Annonce spéciale à bord du train @VIA_Rail n°64, à destination de Montréal :

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

Looks like a major #VIAHFR announcement is dropping tomorrow. Is it finally happening?!?!?! #cdnpoli

[Omar Alghabra @OmarAlghabra]

All aboard! Today, I’m headed from Toronto to Quebec City on @VIA_Rail for a major announcement tomorrow. Join me for this ride and to learn more about Canada’s High Frequency Rail (HFR) project.

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

A wonderful painting!

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

If #VIAHFR is electrified, this picture will look even more modern

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

All important infrastructure, but we’re especially fond of #VIAHFR

[Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna]

Infrastructure in #Budget2021:

🌳Natural infrastructure
🏗Indigenous infrastructure
🚌Public transit, HFR
🏘Home & building retrofits
🏫 Social infra - childcare, housing
📶 Broadband
⛈Climate adaptation
🚊Trade corridors
🔋Clean tech & manufacturing

Building the 🇨🇦 we want!

[Transport Action Canada @TransportAction]

Here's what Budget 2021 says about @VIA_Rail High Frequency Rail and investment in rail infrastructure in the corridor. @CanadaForVIA

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

Exciting to see an initial commitment to #VIAHFR in #Budget2021!

[Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna]

Announced in #Budget2021, we are investing in High frequency rail along the Toronto-Quebec City corridor.

An important project for connectivity, local economic growth, job creation, and reducing emissions.

[Alex Glista 🇨🇦 @AlexanderGlista]

Honestly the only thing I’m looking for in #Budget2021 is an investment in VIA High Frequency Rail. If we’re serious about tackling climate change, reducing car and air travel is the best way to go about that. #VIAHFR

[Chris Drew @chrisjamesdrew]

@rail613 @VIA_Rail @HSRCanada @OmarAlghabra @cathmckenna @TransportAction Hope there's an investment in High Frequency Rail that uses the Havelock Sub to give VIA dedicated tracks for frequent and reliable service. It's a practical plan. cc @CanadaForVIA

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

#VIAHFR would connect some of #Canada’s largest cities, but also small towns. This is a tremendous opportunity for rural communities like Perth, ON. Thanks to Mayor @JohnFenik for his support of the project! https://t.co/qu7y1Vn9Ew

[Transport Action Canada @TransportAction]

Montreal and Quebec chambers of commerce call upon the government to advance the High Frequency Rail project, including the Quebec City portion. https://t.co/bz91QlB8bQ

[Ben Marc Diendéré @Marc_Ben]

The Mayors: High-frequency rail service from Québec City to Toronto is a sustainable economic recovery project | Ottawa Citizen https://t.co/Da3XYk17NL

[Chris Drew @chrisjamesdrew]

Great to see and fully agree! Dedicated tracks would allow for more frequent and reliable service and that's great for the economy and the environment. cc @JimWatsonOttawa @JohnTory
@Val_Plante @cathmckenna @OmarAlghabra
@MarciIen @CanadaForVIA

https://t.co/0yTzrHHYBa

[Canadians For VIA HFR @CanadaForVIA]

A ringing endorsement of #VIAHFR from @JohnTory @JimWatsonOttawa and @Val_Plante. Let’s get shovels in the ground for this important nation building project! cc: @OmarAlghabra @cathmckenna #cdnpoli https://t.co/9FYmSkyrYN