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It is the first major suspension of service in the E&N's 125-year history.

Via Rail bus service coming to a halt



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Solid freight traffic is the backbone of a working rail service and that just won't happen without a major resource industry renaissance.

Case for rail line is unclear

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After 125 years of continuous service, Vancouver Island’s E&N Railway has reached the end of the line unless senior levels of government step forward

Vancouver Island railway running out of steam

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Additional trains would however increase noise, dust, diesel-emission pollution and create greater safety hazards for all of us.

Fixing the E&N a waste of money

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the train's whistle will not only "blast her from bed," but sound out throughout the morning and afternoon.

Esquimalt residents sound alarm over noise from inter-city rail

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The E&N Rail Trail will be detoured away from the rail right-of-way

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The Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) has drawn up the $30 million plan for track enhancements,

Bids go in to improve rail service

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The plan’s reluctance toward development of the E&N Railway for light rail transit was a mistake,

Esquimalt wary of bus plan

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Construction of the E&N Trail will include a bridge to nowhere --

July 5th 2010

Construction of E&N Trail will include a bridge to nowhere — at least for now.

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A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY MARKS THE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE ADMIRALS AND COLVILLE INTERSECTION.

May 26th 2010

ADMIRALS AND COLVILLE INTERSECTION GRAND OPENING

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Properties have attracted potential investors, Alberta developer says

Jan 28th 2010

Massive Bayview Residences project for sale in "billion-dollar" deal

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registered interest in the Goldstream and Malahat areas, which the E&N corridor traverses.

Dec 13th 2009

Douglas Treaties being ignored

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Thanks to Bill Irvine for sending me this great video to share with everyone

Oct 4 2009

E&N Raildays Victoria BC SVY

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123rd anniversary of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway.

Oct 4 2009

All aboard the E&N

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New Events

E&N rail days is coming Sept 26th 2009

Come on down to the Victoria Round house or the Langford station and see what is happening with the railway on the island on the 26th.  you can take the dayliner between the 2 locations so commuting isnt a problem.  Take pictures before the construction starts …

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CONTRACT TO BUILD A NEW INTERSECTION AT COLVILLE AND ADMIRALS ROAD.

July 22 2009

ESQUIMALT AWARDS $1.8-MILLION INTERSECTION CONTRACT

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Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway dayliner is one of Via’s best kept secrets.

June 22 2009

Train journey a photographer’s dream

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Eploring a new path

April 17 2009 

Politicians track obstacles from a $9-million shortfall to tough terrain, but the push is on for extensive trail

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"The Nanaimo - Esquimalt Rail and the Fraser Valley rail systems are subject to big studies

April 11 2009

Fraser residents renew push for light rail

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Ministry of Transportation study of the E&N railway corridor for commuter and freight rail.

April 09 2009

BC Transit focuses on corridor to West Shore

 

Project Detail Website-

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