Phasing and Sequencing to Develop a Regional Passenger Rail System in Alberta

This report presents a complete strategic assessment and execution plan for the reinstation of passenger rail service in the Calgary–Edmonton corridor, which is Canada’s second-largest economic growth region and a transportation backbone for over 80% of Alberta’s citizens and wealth. The client requested a phased, financially realistic, and politically feasible delivery strategy that maximizes early public value while reducing capital exposure and regulatory risks.