"Officials in Kingston, Ont., have signalled their support for high-speed rail, but only on two strict conditions - that it runs along Highway 401 and stops near the city. Without those elements, there will be no "value or benefit" for the region and council will oppose it, according to a motion put forward by Mayor Bryan Paterson..." (Dan Taekema, 2026)
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Taekema, Dan. (2026, February 18th) High-speed rail must stop near Kingston, councillors demand. Available from CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/kingston-high-speed-rail-conditions-include-highway-401-corridor-stop-for-the-city-9.7095669
Published on February 19, 2026