# Calgary to Banff Rail Gets Boost

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-06-06T22:41:54+00:00
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Alberta’s big passenger rail push is heating up, with Calgary and Edmonton airports set to connect to downtowns first—laying groundwork for high-speed rail between the cities. The long-term vision stretches to Banff and beyond, but could take 30 years. Meanwhile, the Calgary to Banff Rail (CABR) team is buzzing—they’ve been told the province is now open to private bids, and they’re ready to resubmit. Their plan? A direct downtown-to-Banff line, built at zero cost to the province, if they can secure three trains an hour on the airport-to-downtown link. Backed by local mayors and federal interest for tackling Banff’s traffic and parking woes, they’re aiming for 2031 operation—way faster than the province’s timeline. After years of pushing, this could finally be the breakthrough that brings back passenger rail to Banff, offering a cleaner, more integrated travel experience for locals and tourists alike. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/899f26efb625129b

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