The federal government wants another high-speed rail stop — making the would-be line less speedy.

Ottawa is opting to pursue a southern route that bypasses the Highway 7 corridor, the Star has learned.

The federal government wants another high-speed rail stop — making the would-be line less speedy.

Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon insisted Monday that the federal government is listening to rural residents who are concerned a high-speed rail line will ruin their farms and…