There are concerns in Halifax that the $25 billion shipbuilding contract will result in a population boom which will impact the city's transit system.
Some Halifax residents are suggesting the existing transit system needs to be modified to deal with the pending population boom, and one proposal is the addition of commuter trains.
"I think it could be quite cost effective, green, alleviate some of the road-widening that would have to be done and get people shopping and working downtown again," said Coun. Tim Outhit.
CTV News also hit the streets to speak with some Halifax residents about the possibility of adding a commuter train.
"I think it would be absolutely fantastic, I really do," said one female resident.
"If the dollars make sense and the usage is there, I think it's a good thing," said a male resident.
Outhit says part of the reason so many people like the idea is because the tracks already exist, and they like being able to use existing infrastructure.
A spokesperson for the Canadian National Railway says the rail line is open to discussions, and Metro Transit is also on board.
"Initially I would see it go from the Windsor Junction area to downtown, possibly with stops in the West End Mall area, by the universities and then ending downtown," says Outhit.
Mark Nener, a community planner for the city, says he too supports the idea but also says more busses are needed along heavy traffic areas.
"Providing frequent service along those routes so people don't need to worry about the schedule, they just come out and catch their bus because they come every 10 minutes or better," says Nener.
The commuter rail proposal will be presented to the city council's transportation committee next month.
With files from CTV Atlantic's Kayla Hounsell
