[ Ontario Northland corporate office in North Bay ] Secretive ... Aloof ... Lacking Transparency ... These are just some of the terms one might use to describe the provincial government's handling of restoring passenger rail services in north-eastern Ontario. Over the span of a thousand days, various politicians, ministries and agencies of the Crown … Continue reading What is the government hiding in its passenger rail plan for the North?
Northern Ontario
A tale of two transit systems
[ LEFT : GO Test Train at Gormley GO Station — Photo : Metrolinx | RIGHT : North Bay ONR Station ] The Ministry of Transportation has finally unveiled the results of its northeastern Ontario rail corridor survey. Unsurprisingly, two thirds of respondents indicate they would use a future rail service if provided with an … Continue reading A tale of two transit systems
Connecting the North : an exercise of consistently getting it wrong
[ Abandonned Northlander Tee-Train Fleet ] The Ministry of Transportation will be publishing sometime soon the results of a passenger rail survey it conducted in the region. The government claims this is an integral part of the process of keeping people safe, providing reliable transportation options and connecting communities in the North. Politicians of all … Continue reading Connecting the North : an exercise of consistently getting it wrong
Passenger rail policies: procrastination over progress
[ North Bay ONR Station ] The provincial government unveiled a fancy new proposal titled Connecting the North: A draft transportation plan for Northern Ontario. The MTO has indicated they are exploring options for passenger rail services between Toronto, North Bay, Timmins and Cochrane. However, the proposal fails to answer one obvious question: When exactly … Continue reading Passenger rail policies: procrastination over progress
So what’s taking so long to restore the Northlander?
[ Inside the Northlander ] The Ministry of Transportation is seeking feedback from Northerners to "better understand the unique transportation needs of people and businesses" situated along the Toronto, North Bay and Cochrane rail corridor to "help develop a plan to improve the transportation system" in the region. Remind me again... didn't Ontario Northland just … Continue reading So what’s taking so long to restore the Northlander?
Volume #6 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
HOW HAS THE CANCELLATION OF THE NORTHLANDER TRAIN AFFECTED YOU?Comment l'annulation du Northlander vous a impacté? Name / Nom: JoseeComments / Commentaires: I've only moved to Northeastern Ontario in 2016 and the lack of public transportation has made it near impossible for family and friends to visit. Some live in Ottawa/Montreal, some friends are abroad. When they … Continue reading Volume #6 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
Volume #5 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
HOW HAS THE CANCELLATION OF THE NORTHLANDER TRAIN AFFECTED YOU? Comment l'annulation du Northlander vous a impacté? Name / Nom: Margaret Perrault Comments / Commentaires: Used to take the train regularly to visit relatives in Hamilton. Arriving in Toronto, went to the lower floor, walked across the street and got a bus that took me to … Continue reading Volume #5 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
Volume #4 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
HOW HAS THE CANCELLATION OF THE NORTHLANDER TRAIN AFFECTED YOU? Comment l'annulation du Northlander vous a impacté? Name / Nom: Rhona Comments / Commentaires: We used to take the train to go to Sick children's hospital twice a year and our kids used the train to go to university and college. Now, as adults, they all live … Continue reading Volume #4 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
Volume #3 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
HOW HAS THE CANCELLATION OF THE NORTHLANDER TRAIN AFFECTED YOU?Comment l'annulation du Northlander vous a impacté? Name / Nom: Lisa FentonComments / Commentaires: The Northlander Train is an extremely important means of travel in Ontario. Our family used it often in travelling to our summer place in Muskoka. What a beautiful way to avoid the … Continue reading Volume #3 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
Volume #2 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
HOW HAS THE CANCELLATION OF THE NORTHLANDER TRAIN AFFECTED YOU?Comment l'annulation du Northlander vous a impacté? Name / Nom: Martha HeidenheimComments / Commentaires: I live in Hearst and recently retired. Winter driving has become more difficult in the north, the highways are not as well cared for as they were in the past and yes, I am … Continue reading Volume #2 – Your Stories (Vos histoires)
