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 […]
ICF Releases Strategic Priorities and Operations Plan November 9, 2017 Nanaimo, BC – The Board of Directors of the Island Corridor Foundation is pleased to confirm the release of its new Strategic Priorities and Operations Plan. The release marks […]
New Release November 9th 2017 Island Rail Seeks Government Answers Officials of Southern Rail of Vancouver Island and the Island Corridor Foundation met with Claire Trevena, BC Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Thursday to present the […]
Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure The Honourable Claire Trevena Victoria, B.C. Via Email: Minister.Transportation@gov.bc.ca Dear Minister Re: Island Rail Train Service & Infrastructure Plan Thank you for meeting with the Island Corridor Foundation and Southern Rail delegation […]
Island Corridor Foundation Board Meeting Notes – Oct 26, 2017 Train Service and track Infrastructure Plan Discussion with Minister Trevena The ICF and Southern Rail will be meeting with Minister Trevena (Transportation & Infrastructure) in early November to discuss the […]
TIMES COLONIST AUGUST 14, 2013 Conservative MP John Duncan has no plans to intervene in the dispute between Via Rail and the Island Corridor Foundation over the future of passenger rail service on Vancouver Island. “At this point, I don’t see […]
