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Mayor pushing for VIA rail expansion through Kawartha Lakes

KAWARTHA LAKES-City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham and Ron Taylor, CAO, met with VIA Rail executives in Ottawa this week alongside Mayors and Wardens from Eastern Ontario municipalities to continue discussions for VIA Rail expansion.

There is a proposal to rebuild existing train tracks to create a high frequency commuter route through the southern portion of the municipality. The City has expressed an interest in having a stop in Pontypool.  The route would continue on to Peterborough, offering a connection for the region’s workforce to access the Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal corridor.

“I’m pleased that discussions are moving along and that Kawartha Lakes is continuing to advocate to be on the map for the new route. It’s essential that we allow more opportunities for our workforce to be connected to large urban areas like Toronto and Ottawa,” remarked Mayor Andy Letham. “It would also enhance our ability to draw tourists from these urban centres and allow our community easier access to medical appointments in the GTA.”

Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, President and CEO of VIA Rail, announced in November 2016 the company planned to rebuild and use existing train tracks to allow for a commuter train to churn its way through the Peterborough area.

 

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