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Originally Posted by ericmacm
A $22B, privately-funded Alberta-Alaska rail corridor, A2A Rail, will soon be approved in the United States at the federal level. This rail line will predominantly be used for the exporting of oil (among other things), and connect Alaska (Anchorage) to Alberta (Fort McMurray), passing through Yukon and Northern BC. It will carry twin tracks the full way through.
There is still a long way to go, starting with environmental assessments in all 3 provinces/territories, but there is progress being made. Engineering and surveying is currently underway in Alberta. If this railway does eventually become realized, it's possible that we will see this evolve into an established energy export corridor. Something like this also has the potential to further open access to O&G developments in the territories, such as at Norman Wells, through spurs in the rail line.
CBC Article
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Thanks a lot! You've given me inspiration for a Canada fantasy map!
Also, bit of a shame that line skirts around Whitehorse. But do you suppose it would be possible to connect Whitehorse to the rest of Canada using that railroad?