PhoenixSerenityMar 17, 2023

#NewCompany is #proposing a #partnership w/#governments & #FirstNations to #establish a $1billion modern #freight #rail service between ports in #PortAlberni & #Nanaimo supported by #barges carrying #cargo to #LowerMainland .
“#ContemporaryRail ­provides a #CostEffective & ­#environmental means to move cargo, people & support­ ­#tourism ” said Dave Hayden, #president of #Island RailCorp ­(previously senior management w/#CPRail )
https://www.timescolonist.com/business/1b-rail-and-barge-network-proposed-for-island-would-help-relieve-congestion-at-vancouver-terminals-6714512

#vanisle #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia

$1B rail and barge network proposed for Island; would help relieve congestion at Vancouver terminals

Under Island Rail Corp.’s ambitious proposal, it would offer local, national and international rail freight service and serve local passengers and tourists up and down the Island

Times Colonist