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Re-opening the E&N could also be a boon for up-Island.
August 21, 2011
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.
August 21, 2011
Squandering of our tax dollars must end
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Island needs co-ordinated public transport that works as one system
August 21, 2011
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.
August 3, 2011
Island Corridor Foundation bigwigs at huge meeting today
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Passenger service still suspended; officials want $7.5M to fix tracks
August 3, 2011
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
July 27, 2011
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,
July 27, 2011
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.
July 11, 2011
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
June 28, 2011
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.
June 1, 2011
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.
May 25, 2011
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
May 25, 2011
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,
May 20, 2011
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 –
May 16, 2011
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
April 27, 2011
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.
April 27, 2011
Investment in rail lines will pay off for Island
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What the hell is the problem?
April 25, 2011
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.
April 20, 2011
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,”
December 11, 2010
Victoria goes after Langford, Colwood, Esquimalt and others for rail-bridge funding
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In 1883, the Dunsmuir syndicate was granted one-fifth of Vancouver Island.
July 19, 2010
No public money for E&N
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