#NewCompany is #proposing a #partnership w/#governments & #FirstNations to #establish a $1billion modern #freight #rail service between ports in #PortAlberni & #Nanaimo supported by #barges carrying #cargo to #LowerMainland .
“#ContemporaryRail provides a #CostEffective & #environmental means to move cargo, people & support #tourism ” said Dave Hayden, #president of #Island RailCorp (previously senior management w/#CPRail )
https://www.timescolonist.com/business/1b-rail-and-barge-network-proposed-for-island-would-help-relieve-congestion-at-vancouver-terminals-6714512
$1B rail and barge network proposed for Island; would help relieve congestion at Vancouver terminals
Under Island Rail Corp.’s ambitious proposal, it would…
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