Comments on: B.C. government pledges funds to E&N Rail line

By: Esa Kuusisto, Farmer

Esa Kuusisto, Farmer — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:30:49 +0000

It is high time we went back to rail transit. The environmental reasons, fuel peaks, economy of transport and many cost saving measures predicate it’s use.
A fixed rail link to the mainland via Seymour Narrows is possible and would develop our provincial economy.

By: Ian Moul

Ian Moul — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:27:06 +0000

It is great that the provincial government is finally coming up with some cash for the island corridor. I suggest that this is too slow and the rail line should be given a much higher priority. In his 2010 book, Climatopolis, economist Matthew Kahn notes (albeit in a poorly referenced section) that there is 61X less fuel used moving goods by diesel locomotive than by trucks. This suggests that the government transfer of subsidy from highways to rail could very quickly reduce greenhouse gas emissions on Vancouver Island and throughout BC

By: Eugene T.S. Wong

Eugene T.S. Wong — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:35:12 +0000

I’m so encouraged to read this. The fact that she seems to look at it as a positive thing just lightens my day.
Happy Canada Day!

By: Good News for Vancouver Island Rail (E&N) « Transport Action BC

Good News for Vancouver Island Rail (E&N) « Transport Action BC — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:26:25 +0000

[…] Island Corridor Foundation (formerly the E&N Railway on Vancouver Island) received some good news on June 28, 2011. The B.C. government agreed to provide funding for much needed track maintenance, […]

By: Brian H.

Brian H. — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:51:29 +0000

Hello, I was keeping tabs on what’s been happening with the rails on Vancouver island and am extremely pleased that the provincial government is stepping in to provide funding. As a resident of Newfoundland, where we no longer have trains, I cannot stress it enough that every effort be made to keep rail service on the island. When we lost our railway 20 years ago, it seemed like a small matter. Today, it has drastically negative effects. With trucks being the only mode of shipping goods, they take a toll on our highways, have higher fuel consumption vs. trains and have higher operating costs which raises the costs of goods and services for everyone here in Newfoundland. Please DO NOT allow the rails on Vancouver Island to be pulled. Thank you and have a great day.