Transport Action Atlantic recently wrote to federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau regarding passenger rail, particularly the need to support the Toronto-Vancouver Canadian route. The full letter is available here.
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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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At a Council meeting on February 8, St Catharines City Council voted unanimously to request that VIA Rail restore effective train service to Niagara. Transport Action Ontario submitted a letter and presented a deputation to Council supporting this request. In our view, both VIA and GO are needed to fully meet Niagara’s needs. The deputation and […]
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Transport Action Ontario is a co-signatory to a letter authored by Safe Rail Communities to the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, to follow up on promises made during the election campaign to review rail safety regulations. Transport Action Ontario has been working with Safe Rail Communities on this important file for over a year. […]
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The Southwestern Ontario Transportation Alliance (SWOTA), which includes Transport Action Ontario as a core member, has sent a letter to the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport regarding our Network Southwest Passenger Rail and Bus Service Action Plan, requesting action. The letter and key attachments can be viewed here: SWOTA Letter to Marc Garneau […]
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