On January 19, “Nickel Brothers” – movers of houses and other heavy objects – began the preparations for the move of the ‘112’ “Baldwin” steam locomotive built in 1923, from Beaver Cove to Port Alberni. The “112” spent its working […]
Victoria – It was a huge pleasure to take a few days this last weekend to enjoy BB hospitality, restaurants and community events in and around Qualicum Beach and Parksville. Our thanks to all involved. Fortunately, we are still able […]
The ICF has filed a defamation suit against Julian Fell, a director from the Regional District of Nanaimo. The action was taken in the BC Supreme Court. Mr. Fell made serious defamatory comments about the ICF, its directors and staff […]
Previous excitement around the potential to gain commuter rail service from the West Shore in to Victoria was dampened recently when Langford council received an update from Island Corridor Foundation executive director Graham Bruce. The ICF’s plans call for passenger […]
The Island Corridor Foundation’s plan to re-start passenger rail service is now in the hands of the B.C. Safety Authority. ICF CEO Graham Bruce has consistently said the service could be re-started with $21 million of funding from the regional […]
VIA Train Schedule is for Island Service The VIA train schedule for Island communities will offer twice daily service between Nanaimo and Victoria four days of the week. On Wednesdays it will travel between Nanaimo, Victoria and Qualicum and on […]
SVI crews installing a new rubber flange way at 10th Street in Nanaimo.
Halalt First Nation with the support of the Island Corridor Foundation and Cowichan Valley Regional District have plans to construct a recreational trail in 2015 that will connect the south end to the north end of their community spanning 1.3km […]
Our Newest Regional Trail The E&N Rail Trail – Humpback Connector is a paved trail that is being built largely within the rail corridor between Victoria and Langford. As a long-term undertaking, this trail will eventually stretch from the Johnson […]
Safety of all operations, the public and our employees is always the primary consideration of Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI). Shortly after commencing operations on July 1, 2006, SVI set about evaluating the condition of the rail track on […]
