Precisely.
We were told that the north shore and south shore projects would be rolled out together. The City of Drummondville acquired the lots necessary for the construction of the rail hub around the current station. We also set up a large-scale housing project in the area of the station in order to make it a focal point.
That said, the city is ready to welcome this rail hub that was promised to us. We were also told, among other things, that the number of train departures would increase. We currently have five, and there was talk of increasing that to eight.
Why's that important?
As I've already said, Drummondville has a vibrant economy. We need a lot of labour, among other things. We're looking to grow the entire service industry into a driving force for the region. We will also be welcoming the battery industry. All of these things are great opportunities, but they also come with their share of challenges. The train will allow us to get the skilled labour from major centres. These workers will be able to settle in the region, where the quality of life will be attractive to families.