All Posts by Transport Action Atlantic

Our Canada includes passenger trains…and it doesn’t end at Quebec City.

By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic

The troublesome British-built Renaissance cars used in VIA Rail’s downsized Atlantic Canada service were never designed for life in Canada, and are in urgent need of replacement.  But Budget 2018 makes provision only for fleet renewal in the Quebec City-Windsor corridor. [Originally published in the Spring-Summer 2018 edition of “The Bulletin”] After four decades of […]

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VIA celebrating 40th birthday…but it hasn’t been a roadbed of roses

By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic

  In 2018 Canada’s national passenger rail service is marking the 40th anniversary of its creation. Some critics will ask if there’s really anything to celebrate after decades of retrenchment and cutbacks, but optimists think there just might be a headlight at the end of the tunnel.  [Originally published in the Spring-Summer 2018 edition of […]

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Spring-Summer Bulletin now available

By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic

“VIA Rail at 40: The good, the bad, and the ugly” – our feature coverage on VIA’s 40th anniversary is just one of many topics featured in this issue of The Bulletin The Spring-Summer 2018 issue of The Bulletin, Transport Action Atlantic’s twice annual publication, is now available online. This issue’s feature coverage is VIA Rail’s […]

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Transit advocate wins 2018 John Pearce Award

By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic

South West New Brunswick Transit Authority chair Stan Choptiany of St. Andrews NB (at right) receives the 2018 John Pearce Award from Michael Perry, a long-time member of Transport Action Atlantic’s board of directors. This year’s outstanding public transportation advocacy award recognizes Mr. Choptiany’s leadership in returning daily bus service to rural Charlotte County. The […]

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TAA 2018 AGM – this Saturday!

By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic

Transport Action Atlantic’s Annual General Meeting will be held in Moncton, New Brunswick, this coming Saturday. All are welcome to attend! Saturday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m CN Pensioners Centre 1 Curry Street (off Donald Avenue) Moncton NB This year’s feature will be an engaging presentation – Why Canada Needs Passenger Trains  –  A serious message, with a […]

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