Province Buys 205 Km of Railway to Boost Ontario Northlander Service

Province buys 205 km of railway to boost Ontario Northlander service

The Ontario government has acquired 205 kilometres of railway between North Bay and Washago, as it moves forward with a plan to bring back Northlander passenger rail service to northeastern Ontario.

North Bay to Washago track purchase moves Northlander closer to return

'This purchasing of the track is going to prioritize passenger rail and make sure people are going to get where they want to go,' says former Bracebridge mayor

Ontario puts $138 million into Northlander's return with purchase of new rail line

Northlander passenger rail service received a big boost from the province, which is giving $138 million to purchase 205 kilometers or railway track between North Bay and Washago

Province announces $138-million to acquire 205 km of track for Northlander

The province has acquired 205-kilometres of track for $138-million for the Northlander.

Province secures $138-million track purchase for the Northlander

The 200-kilometre track acquisition secures North Bay-to-Toronto corridor for fall-winter return of passenger rail service

Ontario says it is acquiring more railway to help deliver fast, reliable Northlander service

The Ontario government is announcing the successful acquisition of 205 kilometres of railway between North Bay and Washago, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to bring back Northlander passenger rail service to Northeastern Ontario. The acquisition, which was completed in late February through a $138 million investment, secures a dedicated rail corridor that will improve on-time performance and reliability, create good-paying jobs …