What do we get for rail money?
Editorial: What do we get for rail money? TIMES COLONIST FEBRUARY 19, 2016 Langford’s mayor is running out of patience with the Island Corridor Foundation, and the rest of us should share his frustration. For […]
January 2016 Board Meeting Notes
Approval of Coombs Siding
At our January Board Meeting the Alberni Pacific Railway was given approval to construct a siding at Coombs. The siding will allow for the storage of historic rail equipment that will be used for interactive displays and marketing of the […]
Rail transit is cheaper than cars, buses
Downtown Government Street as a car-free pedestrian mall is a great idea. During a trial in New York City, merchants found many more shoppers came, so they asked that the streets remain car-free. Adding a streetcar/light-rail transit service, as in […]
Still no federal funding for passenger rail service on Vancouver Island
Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) officials say passenger train service could return to Vancouver Island as early as next year. “Maybe by the end of 2016, but by early 2017 in time for the tourist season we expect passenger […]
October Board Minutes
Island Corridor Foundation at VIEA
This week ICF attending the annual Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Summit. The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) is a collaborative partnership spearheading regional economic development for the Vancouver Island region. VIEA provides opportunities for communities, First Nations, businesses, and other […]
Courtenay Train Station Renovation
A plan for the rehabilitation of the Courtenay Heritage Train Station has been submitted by Tectonica Management to Heritage Canada for review. The restoration of the station is being undertaken in phases with Courtenay Rotary. Phase I saw a new […]
July Board Meeting Notes
Provincial Infrastructure Review – Funding confirmed The provincial government completed its review of the track infrastructure upgrade plan and confirmed its funding of $7.5m. The extensive review and provincial confirmation is part of the final sign off process for the […]
Province affirms $7 million for E&N rail corridor
The Government of B.C. has affirmed its commitment to provide $7 million to the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) to support the future of the E&N rail line on Vancouver Island. “The government understands the importance of the historic E&N rail […]
