# High Level Bridge Upgrade for Rail

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-05-30T20:28:00+00:00
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## Resource

Edmonton’s city council is eyeing a bold upgrade: replacing the century-old High Level Bridge to pave the way for high-speed passenger rail linking downtown to the airport, Red Deer, Calgary, and even Banff. With the province’s rail plan looming, the cost to fix the old bridge for another 75 years is $1 billion — but replacing both the High Level and Low Level bridges at $1.3 billion is seen as a worthwhile investment, comparable to recent LRT projects. The real challenge? Fitting a modern, high-capacity rail crossing into a tight river valley while keeping the old bridge standing — a massive engineering puzzle. Yet, with growing demand for efficient transit, many see passenger rail as the ultimate solution for moving people across Alberta. 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/da7539da2e13e2e6

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