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"As far as we are concerned the E&N Rail terminal on the Esquimalt side of the of the bridge is probably better because the bus connections are so much better,"

Via Rail closing train station near landmark Victoria bridge

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Island needs co-ordinated public transport that works as one system

The LRT proposal: Caution, politicians at work

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Colin Ridgeway, a former tank commander who served in the Gulf War, is the new general manager of the Southern Vancouver Island Railway.

Ridgeway becomes new railway manager

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The ICF needs $15 million to restore passenger rail service on the rail line.

Island Corridor Foundation bigwigs at huge meeting today

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'Passenger service on the E&N has been poor for many years, and it may take some time to win back public support for rail travel."

Dave Obee: Decades of great hope for E&N fading


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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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A 91-year-old man toppled a pole, went through a ditch, crossed the E&N trail

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

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,

Foundation urged get taxpayers to contribute to E&N rail upgrade

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the E&N Railway introduced the new self propelled Diesel "Budd" car for passenger service

Cruising back to the 50's

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VIA pursues $5.5M investment in refurbishing Vancouver Island RDC cars

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.

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.

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

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

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

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Getting rid of property taxes will help the ICF in its attempt to make the E&N a viable operation.

Nanaimo council members waive taxes for E&N owners

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former advisors to the Island Corridor Foundation scratching their heads.

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,

Walkers beware: E&N rail line still active

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Premier Christy Clark is right to link the proposed Raven coal mine near Courtenay to the rehabilitation of the E&N railway.

Mine should be forced to use rail

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authorities are warning the public that the rail line is still active and to use caution when around the tracks.

Warning for rail tracks issued by authorities

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