By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic
John Pearce, May 7, 1934 – June 6, 2019 Transport Action Atlantic mourns the passing of its president emeritus. John Pearce was a tireless crusader for the cause of convenient, affordable and sustainable public transportation. At age 85, John passed away peacefully in Dartmouth on June 6, 2019. He was born in Toronto to the late […]
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By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic , Aviation & Marine
There’s been more progress in the campaign for fair and reasonable ferry rates between Cape Breton and Newfoundland. One of Transport Action Atlantic’s allies – the Town of Channel-Port aux Basques – was granted an audience to press the case before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transportation. The appearance was scheduled to take […]
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Transport Action Atlantic’s annual general meeting is happening this Saturday in Halifax! Saturday May 11 – 2:00pm Halifax North Memorial Library Auditorium 2285 Gottingen St. Halifax, NS We are delighted to announce that the AGM agenda will include a panel discussion on current transportation issues in the region, with panelists including Bridgewater mayor David Mitchell and […]
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By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic
Transport Action Atlantic is asking why it is taking so long for VIA Rail and the Government of Canada to deliver on an outstanding promise to improve frequency of passenger rail services in the Maritimes. Today is National Railway Day – the anniversary of the last spike ceremony that marked completion of Canada’s continuous rail […]
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By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic
Rust spots are showing through on this Renaissance sleeper, a common sight on many of these cars in 2018. Corrosion has been the source of many problems with this equipment, and after only 15 years in service on the Ocean, VIA is already planning to retire the fleet in the next few years. (PHOTO – […]
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