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officials should keep this in mind when they look at possible commuter options on the E&N rail line.

Public transit: 'if you build it, they will come'

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Railway needs solid support that sustains vision of up-Island corridor

It's not too late to save the E&N - barely

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Via Rail has committed to three refurbished cars, with snack bars and bike racks.

Ottawa should back E&N upgrade project

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You could have three rail cars to start with and begin with a one-month trial.

First the E&N, then the LRT

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The Island Corridor Foundation is still waiting to hear if the federal government will give $7.5 million to upgrade the E&N

Island Corridor Foundation waits for next move from federal government

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The E.&N. railway siding, at which these bins have been constructed is about 1½ miles north of Somenos station,

Sicker mine rivalry prompted engineering marvel, conclusion

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the E&N railway would take care of both.

E&N service would ease road congestion

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Walkers, hikers and cyclists can now take the Humpback Connector

Regional trail gets news name

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All they had to do was get it to the E&N,

Rivalry between Sicker mines prompted engineering marvel

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Passenger service still suspended; officials want $7.5M to fix tracks

 
 

E&N backers in talks for federal cash

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the western communities and Victoria is an unfinished study.

Don’t write off commuter rail

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to explore a commuter service for the western communities of Greater Victoria

Duncan to Victoria commuter rail investigated

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selling out the E&N is betraying our past and forfeiting our future.

E&N worth keeping despite past neglect

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A planned early-morning passenger train from Nanaimo to Victoria will demonstrate the viability of a commuter rail service

Island Corridor Foundation executive director says report doesn't cast doubt on rail plans

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In other words, this idea is doomed.

Editorial: E&N, light rail and our future

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The E&N's route in Victoria, however, has some major shortcomings.



LRT does not have to cost a billion

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"We have just started negotiating leases," said Bruce.

Mortgage delay pushes back railway station's completion

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Premier Christy Clark stated, “in the long run for this railway to work people need to use it.”

Island commuter rail worth investment

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Re-opening the E&N could also be a boon for up-Island.

Greens back E&N, want transport plan

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Any money spent on the E&N Railway will be borrowed, as both levels of government are in deficit.

Squandering of our tax dollars must end

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