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Over the past several decades, we've lost one of the most sustainable, efficient and cost-effective modes of transport on the Island. What remains is something crying out to be used. Let's talk about it, then do something.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 The Past 1:33 The Present 4:36 The Court Case 6:56 The Future 8:10 CALLS TO ACTION 10:15 Outro

LINKS:

Court Decision:

• https://www.dgwlaw.ca/case-brief-snaw-naw-as-first-nation-v-canada-attorney-general-2021-bcca-333/
• https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2023/03/joint-statement-by-transport-canada-and-the-province-of-british-columbia-on-future-of-the-vancouver-island-rail-corridor.html

Organizations:

• https://islandrail.ca (Island Corridor Foundation)
• https://restoreislandrail.com

Articles:

• https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-island-victoria-commuter-rail (Detailed feasibility report)
• https://www.timescolonist.com/business/1b-rail-and-barge-network-proposed-for-island-would-help-relieve-congestion-at-vancouver-terminals-6714512 (Island Rail Corp article)
• https://streets.mn/2016/07/07/chart-of-the-day-vehicle-weight-vs-road-damage-levels/ (Why TRUCKS SUCK)

The "over and over" studies:

• https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/reports-and-reference/reports-and-studies/vancouver-island-south-coast/en-railway/en_evaluation_development_strategies_island_corridor_foundation.pdf
• https://www.islandrail.ca/mot-releases-study-of-rail-corridor-opportunities/
• https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/province-backtracks-on-commuter-rail-study-for-en-4656412 (Also the thumbnail)
• https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TRAN0060-000769

VIDEOS USED:

• Courtenay Meet by Shamsteamjamb: https://www.youtu.be/ThT7B6aJk5g
• Along the E&N by Shaysteamjamb: https://www.youtu.be/2HHVvsbqDr4
• E&N [...] Port Alberni Subdivision ... by nordcold: https://www.youtu.be/7HH_t2Qavao
• Via Rail E&N by IOSTruePlayer: https://www.youtu.be/RLIWpM6-LyY
• SVI Superior Turn - June 30th 2022 by Vancouver Island Railfan: https://www.youtu.be/0ISJGDLTo9A
• Trains EN Dayliner Various Locations 1 by Mick Hall: https://www.youtu.be/VoTUiT9nc44
• British Columbia Slander (realest) by CADOOK GAMING: https://www.youtu.be/VEdDgFUrfcg
• British Columbia Slander PART 2 by CADOOK GAMING: https://www.youtu.be/gY_37kC-Ed0
• RU 800 S by TrackMachines: https://www.youtu.be/02pWbr9bgbA

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