Revitalizing New Brunswick’s Rail Sector

Transport Action Atlantic has released its long-awaited report entitled “Revitalizing New Brunswick’s Rail Sector”, by Greg Gormick.  The report was funded by 5 municipalities in New Brunswick and one business agency.

The report covers three items

• Steps to take with regards to CN’s proposed abandonment of the Moncton-Belledune section of its Newcastle Subdivision
• Steps to undo the damage done by VIA’s halving of the frequency of the Ocean
• Steps to support the expected revival of Industrial Rail Services

The executive summary can be viewed here.

The full report can be viewed here.

The report conclusions and recommendations can be viewed here.