Consultant Michael Schabas has released updated Alto Conceptual Design and Business Case V3,August 2026.
Explained as a new, improved and expanded version of my Conceptual design and Business Case. It addresses the route via 401 and serving Belleville, Kingston and Brockville. It also responds to Alto’s consultation and some “research” papers they have released.
ALTO - The Economic Opportunity of High-Speed Rail August 2026
This document outlines the current assessment of Alto’s value. The analysis is grounded, the methodologies are transparent, and the proposed benefits hold across a wide range of scenarios. Beyond the economic and financial outcomes, this document also explores what Alto could mean for Canadians in their daily lives.The evidence shows that Alto delivers significant economic and financial benefits. Alto will deliver direct benefits to Canadians estimated to ~$49.5 billion and will deliver a step-change in economic performance, raising GDP by $24.5 billion (approximately 1.1% of GDP).
ALTO - Le train à grande vitesse:une occasion économique pour le Canada, Août 2026
Ce document examine la valeur actuelle du projet Alto.L’analyse s’appuie sur des bases solides, les methodologies utilisées sont claires et les avantages proposés sont robustes dans un large éventail de scénarios. Ce texte va au-delà des aspects monétaires et économiques.
Les données révèlent qu’Alto engendrera des avantages économiques et financiers substantiels. Au cours de la période d’évaluation, Alto procurera aux Canadiens des avantages directs estimés à environ 49,5 milliards de dollars. Il entraînera également un changement structurel des performances économiques, en augmentant le PIB de 24,5 milliards de dollars (environ 1,1 % du PIB).
Go to the Ontario- Quebec high-speed rail studies page to see the links to these documents.
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