By Transport Action | National News
A convenient, affordable, and sustainable transportation agenda for election 2019 As polling day for the 2019 federal election draws ever closer, it’s increasingly apparent that two issues are on voters’ minds – cost of living and climate change. Cars are trucks are acknowledged to be a major contributor to greenhouse gases, and good public transport […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , National News
On June 25th 2019, at the former VIA Rail station in Trois-Rivières, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Cynthia Garneau, VIA Rail Canada President and CEO, and Pierre Lavallée, Canada Infrastructure Bank President and CEO announced $71.1 million in funding from the Government of Canada […]
Continue readingBy Transport Action | Events , Interurban Rail and Bus
Transport Action Canada’s annual general meeting will be held on Saturday, 25 May 2019, at the Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue, Room 110, Ottawa (see map below), starting at 1 pm. The president will report on last year’s activities. The 2018 financial statements will be presented for approval. (Members may request copies of the financial […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , Ontario
VIA Rail Canada announced on December 12 that Siemens Canada has been selected as the successful bidder in its fleet renewal program for the Quebec-Windsor Corridor. This is a day that Transport Action Ontario and our affiliate organizations have long campaigned for, and we welcome this federal investment in VIA Rail and environmentally responsible transportation. […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , Ontario
October 10, 2018: After an analysis of available public information on VIA Rail Canada’s High Frequency Rail (HFR) proposal, Transport Action Ontario has issued the following statement: Since our founding nearly 30 years ago, Transport Action Ontario (TAO) has strongly supported intercity passenger rail, as it provides many economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians. […]
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