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Rail Passenger safety is top priority

October 15, 2014 Island Corridor FoundationNews, Rail

VIA RAIL STATEMENT RELEASED OCTOBER 7TH 2014 Please note that the safety of our operations for our passengers, employees and the public is VIA Rail’s first and foremost priority. Safe and secure train operations are the foundation of everything we […]

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Victoria considers sites for E&N Rail terminal

October 8, 2014 Island Corridor FoundationNews, Rail, Victoria

Victoria considers sites for E&N Rail terminal BILL CLEVERLEY / TIMES COLONIST A new E&N Rail terminal should be located on city green space being created through the elimination of the S-curve on the western approach to the new Johnson […]

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Nanaimo's Railway Barge

September 30, 2014 Island Corridor FoundationNews, Rail

An inside look at the Seaspan Marine railway barge. Weekly SVI and Seaspan crews haul materials to and from the Island from our Nanaimo Port. Connecting Nanaimo and Vancouver Island to all of Class 1 Railways of North America. [imagebrowser […]

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RDN Rail Trail Open House

September 26, 2014 Island Corridor FoundationNews, Trails

Regional District of Nanaimo residents, you are welcome to attend an open house to learn about the RDN’s first phase of Rail Trail, Coombs to Parksville to French Creek. Thursday, October 9th 5:00pm – 8:00pm Oceanside Place 830 West Island […]

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Railway Crossing Upgrade

September 24, 2014 Island Corridor FoundationNews, Rail, Trails

SVI crews using the tamping machine at Devonshire Road, Victoria BC.  A tamping machine or ballast tamper is used to pack (or tamp) the track ballast under railway tracks to make the tracks more durable.  

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Speeder Tour Video

September 24, 2014 Island Corridor FoundationNews, Rail

Another amazing look at the speeders as they pass through Duncan BC.

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2014 NARCOA Speeder Tour

September 18, 2014 Island Corridor FoundationNews, Rail

You may have seen the recent tour on the tracks from Port Alberni to Parksville and down to Duncan, the NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association) is a non-profit group dedicated to the preservation and the safe, legal operation of […]

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Train station's 100th 'a new beginning'

September 9, 2014 Island Corridor FoundationNews, Qualicum, Rail

The centennial of the Qualicum Beach train station was celebrated in grand style Saturday with hundreds of people enjoying displays and activities. In the morning opening ceremonies, attended by a mix of dignitaries, theatrical types in period costumes and regular […]

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Rail is the best deal

September 9, 2014 Island Corridor FoundationNews, Rail

Re: recent letters to the editor of The NEWS about rail service on the Island. Being familiar with the Island’s rail line, it’s encouraging to learn that others think about our passenger service, be it in a negative light or […]

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Work begins on next phase of Rotary Trail

September 9, 2014 Island Corridor FoundationNews, Trails

The popular Rotary Trail along the railway corridor in West Courtenay is getting another extension. The fourth phase of the Rotary Trail connecting 21st to 26th Streets is now under construction, with expected completion in mid-October. The Rotary Trail is […]

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