Peterborough Arena proposal

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Peterborough Arena proposal

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01-11-2017, 12:34 PM

VIA is indeed considering reactivating (and rebuilding) the line through Peterborough:

http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2...terborough

Quote:Via Rail is planning a new passenger train service between Toronto and Quebec City with a stop in Peterborough.

Via Rail CEO and president Yves Desjardins-Siciliano spoke about the idea Tuesday afternoon at a Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce luncheon held at The Venue on George Street.

He said the plan needs approval from the federal government, which could happen later this year. If approved soon, the train could begin running as soon as 2020.

Though, to put on a pessimistic hat, it's plausible this is a negotiation tactic with CN.

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