study to get a commuter service from New Minas to Halifax

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Geof Turner

study to get a commuter service from New Minas to Halifax

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Hi There,

I really think a commuter service from New Minas( or Greenwich) to Halifax would have value.With an NDP government that talks of the importance of greener transportation , maybe they might consider "walking the walk"(or taking the train!).

Any ideas on how we could get them to pay for a feasability study? We have the tracks,for now.

I fear if we don't act we may lose the section along the Windsor causeway for the twinning of the 101.

Cheers,

Geof
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Dan Conlin
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Re: study to get a commuter service from New Minas to Halifax

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Hi Geof,

Welcome to the DAR DPI!
Aside from finding an enlightened politician to champion the idea, you might try the Ecology Action Centre in Halifax. They have been networking with Transport 2000 to promote and study public transport in Nova Scotia.

Dan Conlin
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Re: study to get a commuter service from New Minas to Halifax

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Hi Geof,

I recommend you read the following study: http://dclh.electricalandcomputerengine ... 01sub.html

I am involved with the Ecology Action Centre's Rail-Subcommittee (Transportation Committee). One of our goals is to save the W&H line from WJ to Windsor and see service restored to New Minas. Send me your email and we'll get you on the mailing list. We meet once a month and would love to see you there!
Matthew Keoughan
Dartmouth, NS

Keeping the memory alive of the famous "Land of Evangeline Route".
Geof Turner

Re: study to get a commuter service from New Minas to Halifax

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Hi Matthew,

my email address is geofturner@eastlink.ca

Cheers,

Geof
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