Province Launches Study on Rerouting Freight Rail Out of Winnipeg’s Core

Winnipeg rail-relocation route proposed for south of perimeter

A Winnipeg rail-relocation study proposes a bypass be built south of the city's perimeter using Crown land and Manitoba Hydro corridors.

Province launches study on rerouting freight rail out of Winnipeg’s core

The Manitoba government is taking a closer look at whether freight rail traffic can be shifted away from Winnipeg’s urban core to a route south of the city.

Manitoba government to explore southern Winnipeg rail bypass route

WINNIPEG - Manitoba says it will be looking closer at the potential of shifting Winnipeg freight rail traffic to a route just south of the city.

Winnipeg rail-relocation group to study bypass around city for 3 major railways

Winnipeg's rail-relocation study group plans to examine the feasibility of creating a corridor outside the city that would allow all three major railways to bypass the Manitoba capital.

‘Exciting news’ on rail relocation coming

Manitoba eyes trade gains with Winnipeg rail bypass plan

The Manitoba government says their idea to divert rail traffic away from Winnipeg’s urban centre would make for better shipping routes, including better connection to CentrePort Canada and the Port of Churchill. The province recently floated a plan for a southern rail bypass. The new route would skirt the City of Winnipeg, roughly echoing the southern Perimeter Highway. The Manitoba government is now launching a 90-day feasibility study into the…