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Monday, November 16, 2015

Tackling the Headlines 79

Return of Vancouver Island service
Take: Even though service is likely a year away from being restored, this is a bit of good news for residents who have had nothing for a few years.

Beef up Via Rail or build HSR in Canada?
Take: Givne that political winds have shifted in Ottawa, it's definitely a good discussion to be had.

NM finds out that it can't dump the Rail Runner
Take: Good. Now, opponents should just deal with it.

Another Amshack bites the dust
Take: There's a reason why people call these stations Amshacks in the first place: It's not a complimentary term. As passenger rail travel continues to add ridership, the Amshacks all of a sudden point to a forgettable, bygone era. Good riddance to such atrocities as the new Rochester station will open in 2017.