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The decision to close the station was difficult, said Via Rail spokeswoman Anne-Sophie Desmeules.

Via Rail closing Victoria station

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"Now $500,000 of that will allow the foundation to complete an engineering inspection of approximately 40 rail bridges

B.C. government pledges funds to E&N Rail line

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Clark said she is keenly aware how important the old railway line is to Island communities,

Premier says E&N money may be found

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He argued that the original deal was to trade off 20 miles on either side of the line in exchange for train service.

Bill Routley speaks up in Victoria for rail

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A $950-million light rail transit system has been suggested by B.C. Transit, instead of rapid buses,

B.C. Transit suggests light rail transit over rapid buses for Langford-Victoria commute



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the Ivens plan to open an Irish pub-style restaurant at the historic E&N railway station on Selby Street

New businesses signal start of economic growth

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extremely critical to obey all stop signs [when] at an intersection or a railway crossing,

Vancouver Island driver struck by train

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in Duncan, then warm up with hot chocolate, music, dancing and more

Holiday Trains

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The first steam locomotive in the train is Hillcrest Lumber Company #10, a 70-ton, three-truck "Climax" geared logger built in 1928.

The most unique train to cross the Kinsol

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This year's 20th annual Victoria Model Railway Show is scheduled for Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. Sunday 10-4pm

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Mayor Ken McRae has (very diplomatically) told the residents of Woss to put up or shut up

McRae drops gloves over Woss locomotive

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Limited signal visibility and poor intersection design contributed to a train-and-car crash

Safety board report cites driver error, design flaws for fatalities

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The politicians agreed to offer a $30,000-a-year tax exemption for 10 years

Councillors wave taxes on E&N train station

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Aug. 21, climb aboard the No. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Alberni Train Station,3100 Kingsway

Mystery on the way

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If you want to track history on southern Vancouver Island, it's not that hard to do.

Dave Obee: Plenty of history along our old rail lines



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Alberni Pacific Railway go through another season of transporting visitors back to the early 1900s.

Port Alberni train takes visitors into the past

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The fire appears to have been sparked by the steam train,

Port Alberni fire crew battles brush blaze

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The trip back in time begins at the restored train station located just off the waterfront in downtown Port Alberni.

B.C. steam train transports adventurous visitors back in time

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up to 22,000 rail cars worth of freight each year.

Coal mine could rejuvenate struggling rail line

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Along the route, local folks stop to wave from railway crossings, and The Flag Lady waves Canadian and B.C. flags from her yard

Steam train transports adventurous visitors back in time

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