fromyeg
Active Member
Would a rail link to YEG be included in these?
Does anyone know what other routes are being looked at?
Thanks!
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Commuter & Regional Rail
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Would a rail link to YEG be included in these?
Does anyone know what other routes are being looked at?
Thanks!
chrisvazquez7
Active Member
The original mandate letter from Danielle Smith mentioned Calgary - Okotoks and Airdrie, and Edmonton - YEG
Didama
Active Member
Don't forget YYC - Banff
Tropical
Active Member
Was this specified in the mandate letter as well?
IanO
Senior Member
It received government blessing for exploring moving it forward, including a feasibility study.
Didama
Active Member
Yes and in fact it was also specifically highlighted in the most recent speech from the throne.
Didama
Active Member
The feasibility study currently being undertaken is not specific to the CABR project, but rather looking at all options relating to the Calgary airport connection. The CABR project is feasible, which is why it has funding lined up from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB).
IanO
Senior Member
^kinda, sorta.
The CIB requires a significant underwriting by the province and that is not in place at the moment.
The CIB requires a significant underwriting by the province and that is not in place at the moment.
Didama
Active Member
Well yes, of course. But the CIB doesn't recommend projects to the GoA unless they have done their due diligence. The main issue that needs to be resolved is the tight spot in downtown YYC in relation to CP, but that needs to be solved for any rail project going through Calgary, not just CABR. CABR itself is significantly beyond the exploratory stage.
IanO
Senior Member
CABR needs the Station ARP sorted out before any further action though... and that's going to be popcorn worthy.
Didama
Active Member
Admittedly I'm not too familiar with the local politics in Banff, but I know the support for CABR is very strong. I believe these are 'details' that would fall into place in time.
IanO
Senior Member
Parks Canada has some concerns, it's split in terms of local support and the ARP contains elements that may pose challenges for the proponents, but we should know more in a few weeks at the public hearing.
Didama
Active Member
With Parks Canada's new mandate to encourage public transportation, one would think they would fall in line. The single best and easiest way to encourage people to take public transit instead of private vehicle would be to change the park fee structure. Get in free (or cheap) if you take bus/train and pay if you come by private car.
TAS
Senior Member
It seems the province has some concerns.
Tourism minister lukewarm on Calgary-Banff rail; aiming to double Alberta tourist economy by early 2030s
Alberta Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow said he's aiming to double Alberta's tourism economy by the early 2030s.
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"The parks are becoming very full,’ minister Schow says, concerned over the Park's ability to accommodate a new influx of travellers that could happen as a result of the rail.
Didama
Active Member
^ Ministers tend to have a better chance of survival in their portfolio when they fall in line with what the premier wants. Smith has made it clear this is a TOP priority for her. Expect the minister to fall in line.