Alberta Regional Rail

Alberta Regional Rail is a multi-year plan to introduce passenger rail in #Alberta. First all the communities in the #Calgary #reddeer #Edmonton corridor, then planned expansions to #lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Lloydminster, Lake Louise, Jasper, etc. #ableg #abpoli

Things that are simultaneously correct: •There are more passenger rail services connecting more communities in the U.S. now than the last 75 years, and in some places, ever. •Given our resources and by international comparison, we’re still way behind many other countries.🛤️🚉🚆

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The #Calgary #Edmonton corridor in #Alberta is the most densely populated and urbanised outside of #Ontario and #Quebec not connected by passenger rail. Passenger trains are a safer alternative to driving, and a sustainable and accessible mode of transportation. #abpoli #ableg

Passenger rail is not just about tourism, regional passenger rail in the #Calgary #Edmonton corridor would be a safer, more accessible, more affordable, and more efficient mode of transportation than being forced to drive. #ABRoads #WinterDriving #abpoli #ableg

Passenger rail stations in the heart of urban areas create multiple benefits to the community: Housing opportunities from better connected transport. A desirable downtown with job creation through more business. Environmentally friendly growth supporting local transit.

Transportation and economic impacts of regional passenger rail in the #Calgary #Edmonton corridor: Improved transportation for existing residents. Residential and retail development around stations. Attracting business and diversification of the economy. #abpoli #ableg

Collaborating with Indigenous communities in the stewardship of lands and environmental management can ensure that development of regional passenger rail in the #Calgary #Edmonton corridor is respectful of ecological concerns and traditional lands. #abpoli #ableg

Colorado-BNSF negotiations resulted in more affordable Front Range start-up plan: Analysis vist.ly/4y99e

A Blue Line extension to #Calgary International Airport #yyc is the most cost effective option, using existing LRT equipment stabled at the nearby Oliver Bowen Maintenance Facility. #yyccc @JeromyYYC

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Infrastructure cost estimates are taken from the Calgary Bow Valley Mass Transit Feasibility Study 2019, Calgary Banff Rail Study 2021, and experience, and applied to the #Calgary #Edmonton corridor. #abpoli #ableg

Building high performance rail between #Calgary and #Edmonton would cost at least $2.5 billion, have the equivalent capacity of a 10-lane highway, and would mean not spending over $6 billion expanding the QE2 and other #Alberta roads.

Yes there is a cost of passenger rail, but there is a cost for any transportation infrastructure. The question is, what is the most cost efficient and effective solution to the transportation issues in the #Calgary #Edmonton corridor? #abpoli #ableg

Colorado, BNSF reach agreement on commuter rail service to Fort Collins: News report vist.ly/4xv7n

.@Alstom acquires @Cummins rail fuel cell activities, boosting its #hydrogen train capabilities and strengthening sustainable rail solutions. Hydrogen remains key to replacing diesel on long, non-electrified lines. #Hydrogen #FuelCells #CleanTransport fcw.sh/tXcAf8

Regional passenger rail would enable people to live in more affordable areas between and outside of #Calgary and #Edmonton, while maintaining access to job markets and amenities. This would alleviate the housing demand in the major urban centres. #abpoli #ableg

Front range service between Pueblo and Fort Collins in Colorado officially has a name! Also, something we learned today: "Trainy McTrainface" is actually the name of a train line in Sweden. twp.ai/9Pc8jx

Passenger rail is not just about tourism, regional passenger rail is a cost effective and sustainable transportation solution for the growing population of #Alberta, where 80% live in the #Edmonton #Calgary corridor.

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