Comments on: Island Rail Funding Decision Soon

By: Muhammad

Muhammad — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:32:33 +0000

I am photographer and always looking for the road less traveled. Views of the island from the train would be spectacular especially in the winter season. Keep the heritage and save the route before the tracks completely become unusable.
This would also save time and money for commuters and good for the environment. What else Ottawa need to convince?

By: Anne-Marie van der Meijden

Anne-Marie van der Meijden — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:17:10 +0000

I emigrated to Canada in 2002 and purchased a condo in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island because it had a fast ferry service to downtown Vancouver AND a rail connection to BC’s capital Victoria. In just a few years we not only lost the ferry service but now also the only rail link to our capital!! Our politicians talk about the importance of a good infrastructure in BC, but instead of repairing and maintaining already existing tracks they are proposing spending insane amounts of money for a new LRT in the greater Victoria area. They also seem to forget that THE RAILROAD IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF CANADIAN HISTORY and that without it there would not even BE a Canada.
I sent e-mails to our Prime Minister, Premier, Transportation Minister and several MLA’s and I will continue to do so until I see results!! I hope more people will do the same.
Reading the post of John Olson on this website on March 13th 2012 gives me some hope…

By: John Olson

John Olson — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:27:57 +0000

E and N rails will have a vital role to play in commuter rail according to a recent study for the Westshore Chamber of Commerce done by Scott Pass. The report recommends that the CRD take on the task of regional rail transportation management and include a commuter option in a comprehensive plan. The report argues for a gradual progression from the basic VIA service to one complementing the proposed LRT service. He argues that both services be planned in a coordinated way and managed by a CRD Transportation Authority in the context of the overall transportation system in the region.

By: J.Beason

J.Beason — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:18:27 +0000

The rail line & wonderful corridor it serviced is too great an asset to be discarded. When compared to many government projects on which money is squandered, it seems obvious that this inland link between communities can offer so many benefits and is worthy of investment.

By: louuise casson

louuise casson — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:48:43 +0000

The need for the railway is very important not only to help keep the Island a fun & healthy “Tourist Attraction”, but also for islanders wishing to enjoy it now more than ever with the price of gas constantly increasing! If the scheduling is set up properly,etc. the train is a very popular way to go from Courtenay to Victoria with the opportunity for the communities along the way to showcase their towns. Lets get the train running again. There are many ideas one can do as “add ons” to encourage more ridership such as having room for bikes, etc.

By: Bob and Helen Nation

Bob and Helen Nation — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:34:56 +0000

We just wrote to PM and Minister Lebel. Let’s all do it.

By: Shelley Heming

Shelley Heming — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:01:22 +0000

I have written both to our PM & the Minister of Transportation to save our passenger rail service on the Island. If the train service included a return trip on the same day, it would become a viable resource for residents of the island and tourism. Lets slow down the traffic flow on the Malahat, especially in the peak summer season.
It is part of our Canadian history.

By: Barry Forcier

Barry Forcier — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:27:27 +0000

I can not believe that this incredible asset is sitting idle. The only reason could be the amount of agencies that have been involved and I hope that the Island Corridor Foundation is able to bring all together and get-r-done. Once this is operating properly the possibilities are endless.

By: Herb Quentien

Herb Quentien — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:40:10 +0000

Every time when I am crossing the railway line, at different locations, it irks me to see how quickly the deterioration of the rail line is happening. It is fortunate though that a corridor does exist, and with it the opportunity for a re-established lifeline for commuters, tourists, and others. Ignorance and lack of planning/implementing/constructing will be more costly as time goes by. Just think… no gas for cars… people will cry for alternative modes of transportation, and on top is the RAILWAY!

By: Lloyd Clark

Lloyd Clark — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19:50:45 +0000

start writing letters to the Prime Minister, Transport Ministers, MPs and MLAs