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Federal transit fund should ensure “Nobody Left Behind”

By Transport Action | National News

This summer, Infrastructure Canada started the process of public consultations on the design and implementation of a Permanent Public Transit Fund, seeking feedback to inform a long-term transit investment strategy that aims to build complete, sustainable and inclusive communities and unlock opportunities to address other challenges, including housing affordability. Initially announced in February 2021, alongside […]

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Transport Action calls for protection of stationary passenger trains

By Transport Action | National News

Equipment availability of the existing corridor fleet and locomotives is becoming increasingly problematic for VIA Rail as it waits for the delivery of the new Siemens trains. This included the failure of train 79 on September 6, 2022 due to a fuel leak, which was then stranded most of the night waiting for a relief […]

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A Grand Tour of Canada for Minister Guilbeault

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , National News

Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, made a commitment during the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow to travel across Canada by rail, conducting climate policy consultations. On July 13, 2022 it was reported that the promised trip had been called off due to the lack of passenger rail […]

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Long-distance train fleet replacement inches forward

By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic , British Columbia , Intercity Rail and Bus , National News , Prairies

VIA Rail Canada has confirmed it is preparing a business case for the renewal of its aging long-haul locomotives and cars – some of which are more than 70 years old. The Crown corporation hosted a virtual “Market-Day” event with suppliers on January 20 to discuss the project and seek their input on various elements […]

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VIA Rail Canada Act reintroduced in Parliament

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , National News

Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich—Gulf Islands, has once again introduced the Via Rail Canada Act into Parliament as private member’s bill C-236.[1] The proposed bill’s objective is to give VIA Rail a proper legislative mandate as a Crown Corporation, prevent the privatisation of long-distance routes, and ensure the continuity of existing northern and remote services. […]

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