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

The LRT proposal: Caution, politicians at work

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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 still suspended; officials want $7.5M to fix tracks

E&N backers in talks for federal cash

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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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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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"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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As an efficient, climate-friendly mode of transport, the E&N railway is an asset that’s too important to lose.

Light rail will be indispensable

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the railway would have to build a spur line to the proposed site, something the ICF doesn't have the money for.

Walter Cordery: Premier's E&N idea is lacking

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Premier hints there could be money made available for Island's troubled railway

No decision reached yet regarding E&N rail:

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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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We own a railway that runs through all the major communities up and down Vancouver Island –

Overlooking rail as viable transportation option irresponsible

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“I think they've done a very good job with their plan to put forward the options they feel work best for the Greater Victoria area,” said Lekstrom

B.C. government willing to talk about light rail to Langford


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Huge? Really? Not in comparison to the cost of transportation infrastructure.

Investment in rail lines will pay off for Island

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What the hell is the problem?

What is the delay getting railroad going?

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Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says the province doesn't have $7.5 million "lying around" for the Esquimalt and Nanaimo railway.

No money for E&N, lots for Lower Mainland

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“We have to recognize that if rail is going to come across this bridge now it’s time for our province to step up,”

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In 1883, the Dunsmuir syndicate was granted one-fifth of Vancouver Island.

No public money for E&N

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