# Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail project likely to cost more than first estimated: budget watchdog

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- CBC News, 2026-10-01 14:34 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/alto-high-speed-rail-cost-estimate-pbo-9.7365065?cmp=rss

> A new report from Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer says building the proposed high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City could cost between $75 billion and $113 billion, exceeding the government’s initial estimates.