http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/high-speed-rail-grants-include-244-million-for-detroit-to-chicago-amtrak-improvements High-speed rail grants include $244 million for Detroit-to-Chicago Amtrak improvements - AnnArbor.com ] The 710 miles Quebec City – Windsor Corridor contains over 18 million people, with 51% of the Canadian population and three out of the four largest metropolitan areas in Canada, according to the 2001 Census.