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Jun 25

High Frequency Rail moves a step closer with Canada Infrastructure Bank involvement

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 […]

May 15

David Collenette to speak at Transport Action Canada AGM

By 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 […]

Dec 13

VIA Rail selects New Fleet for Quebec-Windsor Corridor

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. […]

Oct 10

Public Statement on VIA Rail Canada’s High Frequency Rail Proposal

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. […]

Aug 15

Letter to Premier Christy Clark Regarding Passenger Rail in the Former BC Rail Corridor

By Transport Action | British Columbia , Intercity Rail and Bus , Letters , Press Releases and Open Letters

Transport Action BC wrote to BC Premier Christy Clark to express support for re-instating passenger rail service in the former BC Rail corridor between North Vancouver and Prince George