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Google translation: The NDP MP for Gaspésie and Îles sees little hope of a return VIA Rail Gaspésie.
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September 17, 2013
The NDP MP for Gaspésie and Îles sees little hope of a return VIA Rail Gaspésie.
Philip Toone met yesterday with the president of VIA Rail to find out more about the intentions of the carrier for passenger service in the region.
First, the MP learned that all workers VIA Rail Gaspésie had received a notice that their jobs were eliminated as the train goes over in this area.
Philip Toone says the Conservative government cuts forced VIA Rail to make decisions that may penalize the region. Even if the carrier says it wants to return to Gaspe when the rail is safe, the priorities established by the latter perplexing MP.
In addition, the NDP MP said that the section between Bathurst and Moncton has not found a buyer which may result in closure. If this is the case, the Ocean train takes the rail between Rimouski and Matapedia to get to Halifax would be hijacked by Rivière-du-Loup and Edmundston, New Brunswick.
VIA Rail no longer serves the Gaspésie from today.