"In a not-too-distant future, a high-speed train could be potentially fluing over the North Saskatchewan River, says experts, connecting Downtown Edmonton to the City's airport, Red Deer, Calgary, and even Banff. The province's 15-year passenger rail master plan is expected in the coming weeks, just as Edmonton city council is considering the replacement of the iconic 113-year-old High Level Bridge, with Mayor Andrew Knack saying a new bridge option shoudl take high-speed rail into consideration..." (Newbigging, 2026)
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Newbigging, Liam. (2026, May 30th) High Level high-speed rail: Could future Edmonton bridge accommodate Alberta's proposed passenger rail? Available from Edmonton Journal: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/high-level-bridge-high-speed-rail-edmonton