Push for Via Rail Again

The move is on again to bring back passenger rail service to the southern parts of northwestern Ontario.

Thunder Bay MP Bruce Hyer plans to introduce a private members motion on the issue when parliament resumes and feels the time is right to restore service.

"One is because of greenhouse gases," says Hyer. "Rail is far more energy efficient than cars or buses. Secondly bus service has been dwindling in the north and we badly need rail service as an alternative."

Via Rail currently runs on CN Rail's northern line.