Moving Freight by Rail

Vancouver Island businesses and industries have been moving goods by rail for more than a century. More than ever, rail is recognized as the most effective, efficient and environmentally sound mode of land-based freight transportation.

Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI Rail Link), ICF’s rail operator since 2006 and a division of Southern Railway of British Columbia (SRY Rail Link), moves freight on Vancouver Island and beyond. Through SRY’s connections to the North American rail network, shippers are able to access domestic markets in North America and export markets throughout the world. Animal feed, propane, industrial and forest products are among the many goods SVI Rail Link handles on and off the Island.

To get to the Lower Mainland and connections with North American and export markets, rail cars are shipped by SVI sister company, Seaspan Coastal Intermodal, via SRY’S new Annacis Rail Marine Terminal. At its New Westminster interchanges, SRY provides connections to four Class 1 railways – CN, CANADIAN PACIFIC, BNSF and UP – allowing customers to reach North America and export market destinations.

For information about rail freight transportation on Vancouver Island click here.