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. […]
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Transport Action Ontario has sent a letter to Ontario Minister of Transportation Jeff Yurek congratulating him on his statement about the Relief Line Subway in Toronto. We concur that this project should enter service before a new subway extension to Richmond Hill. You can view our letter here: TAO-LettertoYurek 2018-12
Continue readingBy TAO-admin | Intercity Rail and Bus , Latest News , Ontario
Our colleagues in Southwestern Ontario, InterCityRail, have issued a notice about the Environmental Assessment study underway for High Speed Rail. Transport Action Ontario is very pleased with this development, as it is consistent with our own advocacy over the years. The notice is pasted below: InterCityRail Improving rail transportation is a good idea. […]
Continue readingBy TAO-admin | Highways & Bridges , Interurban Rail and Bus , Latest News , Northern Ontario , Ontario , Urban Transit
On November 15, Ontario released its 2018 Fall Economic Statement (FES). It is a large document covering all aspects of the Province’s operations. It is likely the most significant statement on the government’s intentions until the provincial budget comes out in Spring, 2019. To date, the government has implemented various tax and fee cuts, including […]
Continue readingBy TAO-admin | Interurban Rail and Bus , Latest News , Northern Ontario , Ontario
Our colleagues at the Northeastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) continue to advocate strongly that the Ontario PC government fulfill its promise to restore full passenger rail service to Northern Ontario. NEORN has written an open letter to key Queens Park elected officials requesting a status update. They have also updated all of the 90+ […]
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