Northern Ontario’s Huron Central Railway (HCRY) will not stop running on June 30.
Genesee & Wyoming Canada, Inc. (GWCI) on May 26 confirmed that it suspended plans to terminate operations of HCRY, following work with the Ontario and federal governments as well as “expected commitments from customers.”
The company has said it needs C$40 million for the Sault Ste. Marie-Sudbury line (see map below).
The recent federal budget included the renewal of the National Trade Corridors Fund, delivered through Transport Canada, GWCI reported May 26. The company said it “received confirmation that the intention for the renewed program criteria would remove barriers that had previously prevented short line railways from eligibility.”
The Huron Central Railway is no longer at risk of shutting down.
Genesee & Wyoming Canada (GWCI) announced today that it has suspended plans to terminate operation of the HCRY, after negotiations with both the provincial and federal governments.
The threat of closure for the HCR has been an ongoing issue since 2009.
GWCI had previously announced it would cease HCR s operations on Dec. 18, 2020. An extension was agreed upon, expiring June 30, 2021.
In a press release issued this afternoon, Genesee & Wyoming said the recent federal budget included the renewal of the National Trade Corridors Fund, delivered through Transport Canada, with renewed criteria. The renewed criteria, the rail-freight company says, will remove barriers that had previously prevented short line railways, like the HCR, from eligibility.
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Highway 104 Twinning Project Update
April 30, 2021 - 10:07 AM
The twinning project that will make Highway 104 safer for motorists and improve the efficiency of one of the province’s most important transportation corridors is well underway.
The section of highway between Sutherlands River, Pictou Co., and Antigonish is now an active construction zone for the next two and a half years with reduced passing opportunities and lower travel speeds.
“This stretch of highway has seen too many tragedies over the years and we know twinning this section will save lives,” said Lloyd Hines, Minister of Transportation and Active Transit. “I ask motorists for their patience and encourage everyone to drive with caution, be aware of construction zones and watch out for our workers. We understand construction activity can cause disruption and apologize for any inconvenience.”