VICTORIA – The provincial government is standing by a pledge of $7-million dollars to keep a piece of Vancouver Island history on the rails.
Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone says the province affirms funding to the Island Corridor Foundation to support the E&N rail line, which runs from the Victoria-area to Courtenay.
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Stone says the Liberal government’s pledge means the railway is one step closer to resuming a fully operational passenger rail service.
In order to receive the provincial money, the Island Corridor Foundation must first confirm $7.5-million in federal funding is in place.
It must also show that all upgrade work will not exceed a $20.4-million budget.
If the project proceeds, the E&N rail line would offer twice-daily runs from Nanaimo to Victoria, service to Qualicum Beach on Wednesdays and weekends, and service to Courtenay on weekends and statutory holidays.
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