Premier John Horgan said he wants to see a decision soon on the future of the E&N corridor, which has been touted as a possible commuter route between Victoria and the West Shore. “We want to move on this quickly […]
Board Meeting Notes January 2018 ICF Chair – Dr. Judith Sayers Made Member of Order of Canada Kekinusugs, Dr. Judith Sayers founding member and current chair of the ICF has been made a Member of the Order of Canada. The […]
December 15th 2017 E&N Editorial Off Track Your editorial of November 28th ‘E&N line needs new approach’ is full of blame but devoid of fact and understanding of the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) and does nothing in bringing clarity […]
Last week, my 10:10 colleague Leo Murray co-authored a new report on solar-powered trains with Nathaniel Bottrell, an electrical engineer at Imperial College. It’s exciting stuff. We think solar could power 20% of the Merseyrail network in Liverpool, as well […]
Officials from the Island Corridor Foundation met with the province’s new Transportation and Infrastructure Minister, Clair Trevena, Nov. 9 to discuss the long-anticipated railway project. There were growing concerns within the ICF, the non-profit organization that aims to restore rail […]
Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins sat “very disappointed” for most of Friday wondering how a study on how best to turn the E&N corridor from Langford to Victoria into a commuter route managed to get derailed. NDP Minister of Transportation Clair […]
The Island Corridor Foundation is back in the news again, with another revised proposal for the abandoned rail line on the Island. Actually, the ICF is likely to be continually mentioned from time to time until something is finally done. […]
Re: Rail Traffic An Overpriced Option (Courier, Nov. 23). Yes, it always comes down to the $$. With a short sighted view on the Island rail debate, this would be the case. What is needed is the long term vision […]
“Services such as intercity passenger service which provide opportunities to travel both north and south at convenient times using small consists of rail equipment. A commuter-style service in the western communities. And finally tourist trains serving the cruise ships in […]
“The ongoing efforts of the Island Corridor Foundation are admirable. But resurrecting a quaint and antiquated rail car service with tourist appeal is of little value as part of the long-term solution to commuter and cross community travel needs. A […]
