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By Transport Action Ontario | Ontario , Urban Transit
The January/February, 2016 edition of Transport Action Ontario’s “Ontario Report” contains an excellent article written by our editor, Tony Turritin, about Hamilton transit. The article was picked up by Hamilton’s “Raise the Hammer” organization, which modified it slightly and added helpful pictures. We have decided to make this article a stand-alone entry on our website, […]
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By Transport Action Ontario | Interurban Rail and Bus , Major Reports , Ontario
Transport Action Ontario, in conjunction with the Save VIA citizens’ committee of St. Marys, Ontario, has released an expert discussion paper on high-performance rail passenger service. It calls on Canada’s new federal government to seriously investigate and consider the high-performance rail approach as a means of quickly and affordably improving VIA’s Quebec-Windsor Corridor service, fighting […]
Continue readingBy Transport Action Ontario | Ontario , Urban Transit
As readers know, Transport Action Ontario has long advocated for electrification of the GO Rail system and conversion to “surface subway-like” service. Our advocacy started with our “No Little Plan” concept report of 2011 and then with the highly-detailed “Regional Rapid Rail” report of 2013. We were very pleased when our ideas were largely adopted […]
Continue readingBy Transport Action Ontario | Interurban Rail and Bus , Ontario
In a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Wynne, the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC) recognized the importance of VIA Rail to the economy and the vital role it can play in economic and environmental improvements. The letter references key reports produced by Transport Action Ontario and its affiliates, including our Network SouthwestPlan, our […]
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