By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , Prairies , Urban Transit
Calgary to Banff Passenger Rail to be studied by Canada Infrastructure Bank After more than thirty years, the return of passenger rail to Calgary is a step closer. On June 9, 2020, the Government of Alberta recommended a proposal for a Calgary-Banff rail service for consideration by the Canada Infrastructure Bank. This 130 km route […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus
On May 6th, 2020, VIA Rail announced that the suspension of the Ocean and Canadian trains due to the coronavirus crisis would be extended until November 1st. With uncertainty as to when both interprovincial and international travel will resume, let alone when leisure travel will return to pre-coronavirus levels, VIA Rail’s move provides a level […]
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By Transport Action | British Columbia , Intercity Rail and Bus
British Columbia’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MoTI) released a detailed assessment of the Vancouver Island rail corridor, prepared by WSP Canada, on April 28, 2020. The report sets out a “commuter” option between Langford and Victoria, plus “intermediate” (up to four daily passenger trains) and “ultimate” options for restoring service between Victoria and Courtenay. […]
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By Transport Action | Atlantic , Intercity Rail and Bus
The Ocean train serving the Maritimes is facing multiple threats to its successful continued operation, and its ability to continue serving the public transportation needs of Canadians in the Maritimes and those who want to visit the Maritimes. The Ocean has served the region for more the 115 years, and not so long ago, one […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus
On January 15, 1990, sweeping cuts to passenger rail across Canada came into effect. We all remember the loss of iconic long-distance trains like the Atlantic through St. John, and the Canadian on its southern route through Thunder Bay, Regina, Calgary and Banff. Peterborough, Ontario lost its connection to Toronto, and countless smaller communities like […]
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