Category Archives for "Intercity Rail and Bus"

Southwest Economic Alliance – Presentation on Passenger Rail

By Transport Action Ontario | Intercity Rail and Bus

The Southwest Economic Alliance (SWEA) is an association of municipalities, businesses and other stakeholders in Southwestern Ontario striving to improve economic activity.  SWEA has recognized that the region is losing its passenger transportation capacity at an alarming rate, including cutbacks in VIA Rail services.  SWEA is launching an advocacy campaign to spur planning and reinvestment in passenger transportation across the region.

SWEA held a Passenger Transportation Summit in London, ON on November 14.   Transport Action Ontario presented a paper entitled “Improving Inter-Urban Passenger Rail in Ontario”.

The paper can be viewed here: TAO-SWEApresentation 2013-11-14

National Railway Day – November 7

By Transport Action Ontario | Intercity Rail and Bus , Press Releases and Open Letters

Transport Action Ontario issued a media advisory to mark the occasion of National Railway Day on November 7.

The  advisory can be viewed here:  TAO National Railway Day Advisory 131104

Municipal Resolution on Improved Rail Transportation – Sample Resolution

By Transport Action Ontario | Intercity Rail and Bus

One way to increase public awareness and commitment to improve rail transportation is to encourage municipalities to pass a formal council resolution.  NEORN has prepared a sample resolution, including addresses,  that can be used.

The sample resolution is available in WORD for customization as appropriate.  It can be viewed here: NEORN Sample Resolution of Support for Rail Service with addresses

R.A.I.L. – Meeting with Transport Canada

By Transport Action Ontario | Intercity Rail and Bus

R.A.I.L.  (Rail Action in Lambton) is a new group of concerned citizens based in Lambton County that is advocating for improved multimodal passenger service.  The group was formed in September, 2012 following a town hall meeting in Sarnia presented by Transport Action’s National Dream Renewed campaign.  They have continued to work cooperatively with Transport Action Ontario.

On October 23, 2013, R.A.I.L. representatives met in Sarnia with staff from Transport Canada.  They presented a 4-page brief which can be viewed from this link:  RAIL – Mtg. with Transport Canada- Oct. 11-13

Northern and Eastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) launched

By Transport Action Ontario | Intercity Rail and Bus , Northern Ontario

The Northern and Eastern Ontario Rail Network (NEORN) is a network composed of rail advocacy groups and stakeholders from across the region dedicated to the promotion of passenger and freight rail service in this area.  It was officially launched at a well-attended media event in North Bay on August 19, 2013.  This network works in close cooperation with Transport Action Ontario.

A link to the NEORN website is found here.