Tag Archives for " Passenger Rail Priority "

Taylor Bachrach MP speaking to introduce Bill C-371, the Rail Passenger Priority Act

Dec 16

Taylor Bachrach Proposes Rail Passenger Priority Act

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , National News

Taylor Bachrach, MP for Skeena—Bulkley Valley and NDP Transport Critic introduced Bill C-371 the Rail Passenger Priority Act for a First Reading in the House of Commons on December 13, 2023. “As many in this chamber know, Canada lags behind much of the world when it comes to passenger rail. One of the key reasons […]

VIA locomotive 913 leading a train of four LRC coaches

Oct 26

VIA Rail CEO calls for Rail Passenger Bill of Rights

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus

In an interview with The Canadian Press on Friday October 20, 2023, VIA Rail’s President and CEO Mario Péloquin called upon the federal government to provide passenger trains with right of way over freight trains and to advance passenger rights legislation for rail passengers, backed by responsibilities for both VIA Rail and its host railways. […]