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

Starting today in Port Alberni BC the next batch of Railroad Conductors will be training on a real engine. This will give them on the job training for the future, yet another reason to keep our railway alive.

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

Duncan to Victoria commuter rail investigated

Rail travel is a proven technology that moves more people and material at lower cost and with lower pollution.

Canada needs to create a national public transit strategy, include rail

I fear this is happening with the Island Corridor Foundation's plan to upgrade the E&N rail line.

E&N upgrades are imperative

the railway will no longer be a viable mode of transportation.

Freight service in jeopardy for E&N

Along the route, local folks stop to wave from railway crossings, and The Flag Lady waves Canadian and B.C. flags from her yard

Steam train transports adventurous visitors back in time

support for upgrading the old E&N Rail line

Jack Peake optimistic government will agree to upgrade Island Corridor rail line

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

Fraser residents renew push for light rail

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

BC Transit focuses on corridor to West Shore

BC Ferries experimenting with Trailer Drop Service.

April 08 2009

B.C. Ferries' new drop trailer service not sitting well with transport companies

Port Alberni Rails will be buesy this week.

BCIT conductors back for training