Smith raises idea of high-speed train from Edmonton to Calgary during Asia trip

Smith raises idea of high-speed train from Edmonton to Calgary during Asia trip

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is promoting the idea of a high-speed train between Edmonton and Calgary during a trip to Asia.

Premier Smith travels to Japan, South Korea to promote Alberta trade

Alberta premier heads to Japan, South Korea on trade mission EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Japan and South Korea this week as part of a mission to strengthen economic ties and promote Alberta’s energy, agriculture and technology sectors. The premier’s trip began on April 18 and will continue until April 26. Her visit will include meetings with government officials, importers and industry leaders across both countries. While in …

Can Alberta Succeed Where Decades of Canadian High-Speed Rail Plans Have Failed?

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith highlighted her experience on Japan’s 320 km/h Hayabusa Shinkansen train on Sunday, promoting the province’s developing passenger rail plans connecting Calgary and Edmonton. “If Alberta had one we could get between Calgary and Edmonton in less than an hour!” Smith wrote in a social media post that reached nearly 280,000 views. The premier directed followers to the province’s website for details on Alberta’s Passeng…