Transport committee  Yes, I have a specific comment I'd like to make about the observations here at Lulu Island. In March of this year, we experienced with CN Rail an increase in the total amount of locomotives parked in this yard. CN has been approached at various intervals about extending their sh

Transport committee  My experience is pretty much the same as Mr. Allen's. This community applied for the CTA to intervene in 2000. The Canadian Transportation Agency agreed that there is a significant problem here. Unfortunately, our bid to resolve this came at the tail end of their jurisdiction. Af

Transport committee  I'm sorry, were you addressing me?

Transport committee  I believe in the case of Richmond, B.C., there are numerous solutions here that will keep the freight running smoothly while addressing resident concerns. In the specific example of Richmond, B.C., over the past few years CN has built a new shunting yard directly south of this on

Transport committee  From talking to my neighbours and from the number of petitions we've done, I think the preference out here in East Richmond would be to restrict nighttime activities, this being a residential area. Part of that comment is based on the fact that it has been the observation of peop

Transport committee  I'm in agreement that the Canadian Transportation Agency would be in an ideal situation to step in here. One thing I've heard from the people who've spoken today is an acknowledgement of the importance of the rail industry. It's a matter of finding a balance point between rail

Transport committee  Yes, I can.

Transport committee  Thank you. I'm representing the residents of East Richmond, and I'd like to thank the chair and committee members for the opportunity to speak today. CN Rail's Lulu Island yard facility is located in northeast Richmond, B.C., in the midst of a primarily residential and farming