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Canadian government, VIA Rail announce major investments
How can you tell there’s an election in October?
Here’s a wishful ‘electioneering’ thought.
Instead of spending money in an area blessed with competing transportation modes make better use of it. Restore passenger service to a region that has virtually no alternatives to driving.
Best example: the Gaspe Peninsula
I could tell its a Canadian federal election goody to ensure the Conservatives will be re-elected on October 19th. There`s no funding to eliminate those two hazardous railroad crossings at Barrhaven area of Ottawa where six bus passengers were killed by a VIA train in September 2013 and it will happen again if those hidden crossings are not eliminated. One correction: The rail line through Beachburg is now abandoned that it cannot be included for any rail improvements.
yep, election time. Time to bribe the people with their own money. By the way, it’s not the “Candian” government and hasn’t been for years. It’s the Harper government. Be glad when that bastard is gone.