ICF boss wants response from VIA Parksville Qualicum News – News Published: August 08, 2013 9:00 AM The Island Corridor Foundation says it is time VIA Rail “engaged responsibly” in negotiating a new train service agreement. In a news release distributed Wednesday afternoon, […]
Editorial: Hard-hearted VIA snubs Island TIMES COLONIST AUGUST 8, 2013 Like a date who shows up late and doesn’t return phone calls, Via Rail is breaking the hearts of rail lovers who want to see passenger service return to the E&N […]
Via not impressed by ICF’s looming deadline NANAIMO DAILY NEWS AUGUST 7, 2013 The Island Corridor Foundation says Via Rail must enter into a passenger-service agreement soon so work can begin this year to repair the aging tracks and infrastructure […]
No word from Via on future of Island rail ROB SHAW / TIMES COLONIST AUGUST 7, 2013 Via Rail operated passenger service on the Island E&N line, from Victoria to Courtenay, until March 2011. Via Rail has gone silent on the […]
VIA Rail response required: ICF Published: August 07, 2013 http://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com The Island Corridor Foundation says it’s time VIA Rail engaged responsibly in negotiating a new train service agreement for Vancouver Island. A comprehensive proposal was presented after VIA Rail suggested […]
Public urged to lobby politicians for Island passenger rail deal ROB SHAW / TIMES COLONIST AUGUST 7, 2013 Via Rail operated passenger service on the Island E&N line, from Victoria to Courtenay, until March 2011. The foundation that wants to restart […]
Rail corridor being held for the public Published: July 30, 2013 9:00 AM http://www.pqbnews.com/opinion/letters/217605531.html It is understood by the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) that neither councils of Parksville nor Qualicum are in favour of maintaining rail on Vancouver Island. It should […]
Braden Wheatcroft, YPN Director of Public Relations handed over the petition to MP James Lunney on Friday morning at the newly renovated Nanaimo Station, 321 Selby Street. With 700 and counting names on the petition from the Young Professional of Nanaimo and […]
Petition Handover to Restore Passenger Rail Service – Friday, July 26 Please come out and show your support on Friday, July 26th (tomorrow) at the Nanaimo Train Station (336 Prideaux St) at 11:00 am. Nanaimo-Alberni MP, James Lunney will be there […]
Service agreement deadline looming for rail corridor SARAH SIMPSON / COWICHAN VALLEY CITIZEN JULY 25, 2013 Officials with the Island Corridor Foundation are hopeful B.C.’s transportation minister will be able to coax Via Rail back into talks to resume a passenger […]
