WATERLOO — With a provincial election looming, Waterloo council has called on all federal and provincial parties to endorse two-way, all-day GO trains to the region, and to support plans for high-speed rail.

Council passed the motion Monday, saying it wants to see better GO trains by 2024 and high-speed rail between Toronto and London by 2025.

This will reduce automobile traffic, ease Highway 401 congestion, and help the regional economy by helping companies attract "creative talent" to the region, council said.