Restore Island Rail
@restoreislandrail.bsky.social
Advocating for the return of trains on Vancouver Island
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit's Goldstream project is a $162 Million waste of your tax dollars. No, it doesn't add a lane.
That $162 Million could be repurposed to restore rail travel from Victoria to Cobble Hill.
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That $162 Million could be repurposed to restore rail travel from Victoria to Cobble Hill.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit's Goldstream project is a $162 Million waste of your tax dollars. No, it doesn't add a lane.
That $162 Million could be repurposed to restore rail travel from Victoria to Cobble Hill.
Restore Island Rail
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That $162 Million could be repurposed to restore rail travel from Victoria to Cobble Hill.
Restore Island Rail
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December 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Vancouver Island Rail
"Moving Forward Together for the Good of All"
Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
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"Moving Forward Together for the Good of All"
Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Vancouver Island Rail
"Moving Forward Together for the Good of All"
Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
restoreislandrail.com
"Moving Forward Together for the Good of All"
Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
restoreislandrail.com
The Restore Island Rail Train simulation for Vancouver Island reached a significant milestone yesterday.
Restore Island Rail envisions modern trains scheduled with the flow of traffic completely under the control of Island Communities.
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Restore Island Rail envisions modern trains scheduled with the flow of traffic completely under the control of Island Communities.
Restore Island Rail
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December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The Restore Island Rail Train simulation for Vancouver Island reached a significant milestone yesterday.
Restore Island Rail envisions modern trains scheduled with the flow of traffic completely under the control of Island Communities.
Restore Island Rail
www.restoreislandrail.com
Restore Island Rail envisions modern trains scheduled with the flow of traffic completely under the control of Island Communities.
Restore Island Rail
www.restoreislandrail.com
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our huge support group!
"Historic Agreement Reached for Vancouver Island Rail" is making a wave through social media and the news, what a great gift to us.
It's Hope! Empower our cause by donating: restoreislandrail.com/donate.
"Historic Agreement Reached for Vancouver Island Rail" is making a wave through social media and the news, what a great gift to us.
It's Hope! Empower our cause by donating: restoreislandrail.com/donate.
December 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our huge support group!
"Historic Agreement Reached for Vancouver Island Rail" is making a wave through social media and the news, what a great gift to us.
It's Hope! Empower our cause by donating: restoreislandrail.com/donate.
"Historic Agreement Reached for Vancouver Island Rail" is making a wave through social media and the news, what a great gift to us.
It's Hope! Empower our cause by donating: restoreislandrail.com/donate.
Historic Agreement Reached for Vancouver Island Rail!
Vancouver Island just received a gift of hope!
The Songhees and Esquimalt (Kosapsum) Nations agreed to advance a shared vision exploring passenger rail on the Langford to Victoria section of the E&N!
restoreislandrail.com/donate
Vancouver Island just received a gift of hope!
The Songhees and Esquimalt (Kosapsum) Nations agreed to advance a shared vision exploring passenger rail on the Langford to Victoria section of the E&N!
restoreislandrail.com/donate
December 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Historic Agreement Reached for Vancouver Island Rail!
Vancouver Island just received a gift of hope!
The Songhees and Esquimalt (Kosapsum) Nations agreed to advance a shared vision exploring passenger rail on the Langford to Victoria section of the E&N!
restoreislandrail.com/donate
Vancouver Island just received a gift of hope!
The Songhees and Esquimalt (Kosapsum) Nations agreed to advance a shared vision exploring passenger rail on the Langford to Victoria section of the E&N!
restoreislandrail.com/donate
On Dec 11th, 2025, the Songhees and Esquimalt (Kosapsum) Nations agreed to advance a shared vision exploring passenger rail on the Langford to Victoria section of the E&N.
Congratulations to everyone involved for finding a path forward.
Restore Island Rail
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Congratulations to everyone involved for finding a path forward.
Restore Island Rail
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December 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
On Dec 11th, 2025, the Songhees and Esquimalt (Kosapsum) Nations agreed to advance a shared vision exploring passenger rail on the Langford to Victoria section of the E&N.
Congratulations to everyone involved for finding a path forward.
Restore Island Rail
restoreislandrail.com
Congratulations to everyone involved for finding a path forward.
Restore Island Rail
restoreislandrail.com
Big News!
Earlier today the Lekwungen Nations (Esquimalt and Songhees) and local governments signed an agreement to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford.
Restore Island Rail
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Earlier today the Lekwungen Nations (Esquimalt and Songhees) and local governments signed an agreement to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford.
Restore Island Rail
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December 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Big News!
Earlier today the Lekwungen Nations (Esquimalt and Songhees) and local governments signed an agreement to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford.
Restore Island Rail
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Earlier today the Lekwungen Nations (Esquimalt and Songhees) and local governments signed an agreement to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford.
Restore Island Rail
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Big News!
Earlier today the Lekwungen Nations (Esquimalt and Songhees) and local governments signed an agreement to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford.
Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement tomorrow.
restoreislandrail.com
Earlier today the Lekwungen Nations (Esquimalt and Songhees) and local governments signed an agreement to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford.
Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement tomorrow.
restoreislandrail.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Big News!
Earlier today the Lekwungen Nations (Esquimalt and Songhees) and local governments signed an agreement to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford.
Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement tomorrow.
restoreislandrail.com
Earlier today the Lekwungen Nations (Esquimalt and Songhees) and local governments signed an agreement to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford.
Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement tomorrow.
restoreislandrail.com
What if the tracks carried a revamped commuter train whisking you anywhere from Victoria to Courtenay?
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December 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
What if the tracks carried a revamped commuter train whisking you anywhere from Victoria to Courtenay?
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Local e-Bikers Club riding on trails beside the rails argues against tearing up the tracks.
The vast majority of Islanders see the synergy of rails and trails working together to support people of all ages and abilities, and mobilities!
Now, that's community connection.
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The vast majority of Islanders see the synergy of rails and trails working together to support people of all ages and abilities, and mobilities!
Now, that's community connection.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Local e-Bikers Club riding on trails beside the rails argues against tearing up the tracks.
The vast majority of Islanders see the synergy of rails and trails working together to support people of all ages and abilities, and mobilities!
Now, that's community connection.
restoreislandrail.com
The vast majority of Islanders see the synergy of rails and trails working together to support people of all ages and abilities, and mobilities!
Now, that's community connection.
restoreislandrail.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Talking about freight on the island corridor isn't as sexy as talking about modern passenger trains, but it should be!
The capability already exists on the island through the contracted operator, Southern Rail of Vancouver Island.
Restore Island Rail
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The capability already exists on the island through the contracted operator, Southern Rail of Vancouver Island.
Restore Island Rail
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December 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Talking about freight on the island corridor isn't as sexy as talking about modern passenger trains, but it should be!
The capability already exists on the island through the contracted operator, Southern Rail of Vancouver Island.
Restore Island Rail
restoreislandrail.com
The capability already exists on the island through the contracted operator, Southern Rail of Vancouver Island.
Restore Island Rail
restoreislandrail.com
We know what Vancouver Islanders want for Christmas
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
We know what Vancouver Islanders want for Christmas
Ask your City Council to Commit to the Vancouver Island Rail Corridor.
Is your city on track like Nanaimo is? Please write your City or Regional District council and ask if they have a resolution that supports the railway.
Read more:
www.change.org/p/restore-an...
Is your city on track like Nanaimo is? Please write your City or Regional District council and ask if they have a resolution that supports the railway.
Read more:
www.change.org/p/restore-an...
December 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Ask your City Council to Commit to the Vancouver Island Rail Corridor.
Is your city on track like Nanaimo is? Please write your City or Regional District council and ask if they have a resolution that supports the railway.
Read more:
www.change.org/p/restore-an...
Is your city on track like Nanaimo is? Please write your City or Regional District council and ask if they have a resolution that supports the railway.
Read more:
www.change.org/p/restore-an...
Nanaimo is on track!
Nanaimo has signaled to senior levels of government that they intend to use the rail corridor by including the island corridor in their long term Transit-Oriented-Development plans, and continuing to build out trails beside the rails!
Has your council?
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Nanaimo has signaled to senior levels of government that they intend to use the rail corridor by including the island corridor in their long term Transit-Oriented-Development plans, and continuing to build out trails beside the rails!
Has your council?
restoreislandrail.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Nanaimo is on track!
Nanaimo has signaled to senior levels of government that they intend to use the rail corridor by including the island corridor in their long term Transit-Oriented-Development plans, and continuing to build out trails beside the rails!
Has your council?
restoreislandrail.com
Nanaimo has signaled to senior levels of government that they intend to use the rail corridor by including the island corridor in their long term Transit-Oriented-Development plans, and continuing to build out trails beside the rails!
Has your council?
restoreislandrail.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Sooke is a great example of why we need to keep our rail corridors for rail.
Conversion of corridors to trails as a means to preserve them for the future is a fallacy.
This post comes by request of the petitioner behind www.change.org/p/connected-...
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Conversion of corridors to trails as a means to preserve them for the future is a fallacy.
This post comes by request of the petitioner behind www.change.org/p/connected-...
Restore Island Rail
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November 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Sooke is a great example of why we need to keep our rail corridors for rail.
Conversion of corridors to trails as a means to preserve them for the future is a fallacy.
This post comes by request of the petitioner behind www.change.org/p/connected-...
Restore Island Rail
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Conversion of corridors to trails as a means to preserve them for the future is a fallacy.
This post comes by request of the petitioner behind www.change.org/p/connected-...
Restore Island Rail
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Restore Island Rail Society's Northern Director Chris returned the Courtenay Station Heritage Commemoration plaque to Mayor Bob Wells of the City of Courtenay today.
The mayor expressed his appreciation to finally have the plaque back after it had been missing for two years.
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The mayor expressed his appreciation to finally have the plaque back after it had been missing for two years.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Restore Island Rail Society's Northern Director Chris returned the Courtenay Station Heritage Commemoration plaque to Mayor Bob Wells of the City of Courtenay today.
The mayor expressed his appreciation to finally have the plaque back after it had been missing for two years.
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The mayor expressed his appreciation to finally have the plaque back after it had been missing for two years.
restoreislandrail.com
The Vancouver Island petition to restore our railway just rolled past 33,333 signatures!
The Integrated Travel / RIRS Ridership Study predicts a baseline annual ridership of 1.86 million people!
Follow to hear more.
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The Integrated Travel / RIRS Ridership Study predicts a baseline annual ridership of 1.86 million people!
Follow to hear more.
Restore Island Rail
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November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The Vancouver Island petition to restore our railway just rolled past 33,333 signatures!
The Integrated Travel / RIRS Ridership Study predicts a baseline annual ridership of 1.86 million people!
Follow to hear more.
Restore Island Rail
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The Integrated Travel / RIRS Ridership Study predicts a baseline annual ridership of 1.86 million people!
Follow to hear more.
Restore Island Rail
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The Restore Island Rail Petition just blew past 33,000 signatures!
Vancouver Islanders want for Christmas, they want to hear that we will have a modern and accessible rail service running on the Island Corridor Tout de suite.
Hop aboard the movement!
Sign the petition c.org/HTPJ25CqPr
Vancouver Islanders want for Christmas, they want to hear that we will have a modern and accessible rail service running on the Island Corridor Tout de suite.
Hop aboard the movement!
Sign the petition c.org/HTPJ25CqPr
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The Restore Island Rail Petition just blew past 33,000 signatures!
Vancouver Islanders want for Christmas, they want to hear that we will have a modern and accessible rail service running on the Island Corridor Tout de suite.
Hop aboard the movement!
Sign the petition c.org/HTPJ25CqPr
Vancouver Islanders want for Christmas, they want to hear that we will have a modern and accessible rail service running on the Island Corridor Tout de suite.
Hop aboard the movement!
Sign the petition c.org/HTPJ25CqPr
Langford to View Royal in 10 minutes
Vancouver Island Mayors and dignitaries travelled from View Royal to Langford in 10 minutes going 10-15km / hour.
Now imagine going much faster on New tracks, riding a Modern Regional Electric Train with accessible level boarding platforms.
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Vancouver Island Mayors and dignitaries travelled from View Royal to Langford in 10 minutes going 10-15km / hour.
Now imagine going much faster on New tracks, riding a Modern Regional Electric Train with accessible level boarding platforms.
☑️ Like and follow
November 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Langford to View Royal in 10 minutes
Vancouver Island Mayors and dignitaries travelled from View Royal to Langford in 10 minutes going 10-15km / hour.
Now imagine going much faster on New tracks, riding a Modern Regional Electric Train with accessible level boarding platforms.
☑️ Like and follow
Vancouver Island Mayors and dignitaries travelled from View Royal to Langford in 10 minutes going 10-15km / hour.
Now imagine going much faster on New tracks, riding a Modern Regional Electric Train with accessible level boarding platforms.
☑️ Like and follow
I've never seen the Vancouver Island Rail Corridor wiki page get updated as much as it has this last year as contractors and consultants are hired to help create a vision for the corridor! Let's hope for good outcomes!
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Restore Island Rail
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November 23, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I've never seen the Vancouver Island Rail Corridor wiki page get updated as much as it has this last year as contractors and consultants are hired to help create a vision for the corridor! Let's hope for good outcomes!
Restore Island Rail
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youtube.com/shorts/Mv7eG...
Restore Island Rail
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youtube.com/shorts/Mv7eG...
Westshore to CFB Esquimalt in 12 minutes via the E&N railway, try to do that any other way.
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Restore Island Rail
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November 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Westshore to CFB Esquimalt in 12 minutes via the E&N railway, try to do that any other way.
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Restore Island Rail
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Restore Island Rail as part of 'Nation-Building'
As an ardent fan of train travel and a longtime supporter of bringing back Island rail service, I wholeheartedly support the push to do so as a social service.
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/lett...
restoreislandrail.com
As an ardent fan of train travel and a longtime supporter of bringing back Island rail service, I wholeheartedly support the push to do so as a social service.
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/lett...
restoreislandrail.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Restore Island Rail as part of 'Nation-Building'
As an ardent fan of train travel and a longtime supporter of bringing back Island rail service, I wholeheartedly support the push to do so as a social service.
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/lett...
restoreislandrail.com
As an ardent fan of train travel and a longtime supporter of bringing back Island rail service, I wholeheartedly support the push to do so as a social service.
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/lett...
restoreislandrail.com