Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Let's take an example. The distance between Montreal and Quebec City is 250 kilometres. It takes about two hours and forty-five minutes by car, while the train currently takes about three hours and twenty minutes, assuming the train leaves and arrives on time. Under the proposed project, the high-frequency train would take three hours. That is longer than travelling by car, not to mention losing the flexibility of being able to leave when you want and park where you want.
Mr. Brockenmeyer, do you think the project is worthwhile since going by car would still be more convenient, not to mention the option of flying? Shouldn't we focus instead on high-speed rail which, in addition to saving time, would encourage more people to switch from cars to train travel?