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Passenger service still suspended; officials want $7.5M to fix tracks
August 3, 2011
E&N backers in talks for federal cash
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Hard work, luck combined to save historic structure from demolition
August 3, 2011
Behind the successful fight for the Kinsol
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A time-lapse video of the restoration on the Kinsol Trestle can be viewed at:
August 3, 2011
Government of British Columbia: Kinsol Trestle Opens to Families and Visitors
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The trestle was built in 1929 to link Victoria to Nootka Sound to transport timber.
August 3, 2011
Historic trestle bridge in Cowichan Valley reopens after $7.2M restoration
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It has come together piece by piece, nail by nail, dollar by dollar.
July 27, 2011
Kinsol Trestle is a treasure saved
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A 91-year-old man toppled a pole, went through a ditch, crossed the E&N trail
July 27, 2011
Driver knocks over pole, crosses railroad tracks and walking trail
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explained that he was an owner, the man changed his tune, and said he'd gladly pay $50 a year to save the track
July 27, 2011
Consult owners, rail critic says
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Local taxpayers should be asked to foot more of the bill to get the E&N Railway back up and running,
July 27, 2011
Foundation urged get taxpayers to contribute to E&N rail upgrade
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Coleman won a contest through the South Cowichan Rotary club
July 27, 2011
Former Duncan mayor to be first to cross Kinsol Trestle
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due to lack of use, late last week.
July 27, 2011
Via says there's no more need for bus shuttle service
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the E&N Railway introduced the new self propelled Diesel "Budd" car for passenger service
July 27, 2011
Cruising back to the 50's
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VIA pursues $5.5M investment in refurbishing Vancouver Island RDC cars
July 11, 2011
Travel Advisory - Temporary Bus Replacing VIA's Victoria to Courtenay Train Service To Make Last Trip August 7
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That sort of talk makes me wonder whether the feds truly intend to get on board with this project.
July 11, 2011
Now we need federal money
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Two measures involving both passenger and freight service could be undertaken immediately to improve the viability of the E&N railway.
July 11, 2011
Scrap the Douglas idea to help the E&N
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Improved rail service from the new operator of the E&N rail line creates tremendous growth potential in the Comox Valley
July 11, 2011
Island Corridor Foundation negotiated deal to operate E&N rail line
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"Now $500,000 of that will allow the foundation to complete an engineering inspection of approximately 40 rail bridges
June 28, 2011
B.C. government pledges funds to E&N Rail line
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Work had been on hold pending the signing of the mortgage document
June 28, 2011
Mortgage-signing means old train station construction plans continue
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Getting rid of property taxes will help the ICF in its attempt to make the E&N a viable operation.
June 28, 2011
Nanaimo council members waive taxes for E&N owners
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former advisors to the Island Corridor Foundation scratching their heads.
June 17, 2011
Former advisors not on track with E&N’s direction
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more people ignoring crossing signals and trespassing on railway property by walking and hiking on the tracks,
June 7, 2011
Walkers beware: E&N rail line still active
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