Marc Garneau at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

On March 21st, 2018. See this statement in context.

March 21st, 2018 / 4:15 p.m.

Liberal

Marc Garneau Liberal Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount, QC

We always ensure to meet safety standards, just as VIA Rail does. As you know, 97% of the railway itself does not belong to VIA Rail, but rather to CN. Only a small portion belongs to VIA Rail.

Another concept will be implemented with the high-frequency train. Over a good portion of the Quebec-Windsor corridor—not 100%, but a good portion—VIA Rail will have its own railway, which will enable trains to travel more quickly and not have to stop to let a CN freight train pass.

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