By Transport Action | National News
Whether we are exploring urban neighbourhoods, getting to work, visiting family and friends, or making a trip across the country, choosing sustainable modes of transportation, where they’re available, is better for our health and one of the most impactful things we can do to look after our environment. Transport Action Canada campaigns to ensure that […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus
With the launch of VIA Rail’s new reservation system on November 18, 2023, a new baggage policy will also come into effect. This has been anticipated for some time because of changes in the amount of luggage space available with the introduction of in the new Venture trains, which have allocated more space to accessibility […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus
In an interview with The Canadian Press on Friday October 20, 2023, VIA Rail’s President and CEO Mario Péloquin called upon the federal government to provide passenger trains with right of way over freight trains and to advance passenger rights legislation for rail passengers, backed by responsibilities for both VIA Rail and its host railways. […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus
Federal transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez launched the Request for Proposals (RFP) for High Frequency Rail on Friday October 13, 2023. This is just the next step in the long and complex process – unnecessarily so, in Transport Action’s view – of procurement for High Frequency Rail, including effectively restarting the process in 2022 to add […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities has launched a study entitled “Projects of High Frequency Rail Between Quebec City and Toronto, Between Calgary and Banff, and Between Calgary and Edmonton” to scrutinize the government’s policies for High Frequency Rail and delivery of the project. Transport Action Canada was invited to […]
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