Category: Ferry

The Future of Transportation in Canada

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Transport Canada survey on the future of transportation in Canada

 

Transport Canada has launched a survey to ask Canadians for their views on the future of transportation in Canada, to help develop a long-term agenda for transportation in the country.

Please take a few moments to fill out the survey and share your views on the direction you’d like to see transportation policy go in the future. You can express your support for improved passenger rail in the Maritimes, better rural bus services, or whatever transportation issues you’re concerned about.

 

Click HERE to fill out the survey.

 

In addition to the survey, Canadian Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Marc Garneau will be holding a live Facebook even on June 16 at 6:30pm, and is inviting people to join and share their experiences as a passenger. You can find out more about the event and how to participate HERE.

 

Fundy Rose makes her maiden voyage

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Two large ferry boats, one visibly newer than the other, sailing in the Bay of Fundy
Old meets new: the outgoing ferry Princess of Acadia is in the foreground, with her replacement Fundy Rose in the background

The venerable Bay of Fundy ferry Princess of Acadia was sailing her final miles as the last days of July slipped away.  Her much-anticipated replacement – the newly rechristened Fundy Rose – was undergoing a final and thorough round of sea trials to make sure everything was in readiness for her first revenue trip, which at long last took place on the morning of July 28.

The Fundy Rose – while not a brand-new ship – is some 30 years younger than the aging Princess. Purchased last year by the federal government for $44.6 million, the 124-metre ferry spent the winter in Halifax undergoing a main engine overhaul, extensive interior refurbishment, and upgrades to hydraulic and control systems before being turned over to operator Bay Ferries Limited in early July.

Bay Ferries vice-president Danny Bartlett noted that it had originally been hoped that the new vessel would have entered service in the spring.  But with her delayed debut taking place in the peak tourism season, the company considered it prudent to take extra time to do everything possible to ensure a smooth and seamless transition – free from mechanical or other issues that could rain on the inaugural parade. Continue reading “Fundy Rose makes her maiden voyage” →

The Annual General Meeting

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Please mark your calendar now, and plan to attend our AGM, to be held in Moncton on Saturday, 25 April, at 1400.  The CN Pensioners Association has offered the use of their facilities at 1 Curry Street.  Our featured guest speaker will be Susan Williams, recently appointed general manager of eastern services with VIA Rail Canada.  The agenda includes annual reports and financial statements, appointment of an auditor, election of a board of directors, and any other business that may arise.

Current members of Transport Action Atlantic may nominate (with their consent) any other member in good standing for a position on the board.  It is the board’s responsibility to choose the executive officers.  Nominations should be made in advance of the meeting, and may be submitted by mail to the TAA Nominating Committee, P.O.Box 268, Dartmouth NS  B2Y 3Y3, or by e-mail to donlinmacleod@ns.sympatico.ca.

The central location is a reasonable day trip from most communities in the Maritimes, and we are hoping for an excellent turnout.  It represents an excellent opportunity to engage in discussion of passenger rail with a senior VIA official.