"One Thunder Bay MP says he's reached out to start talks with rail companies after his party leader opened the door to the possible return of passenger rail services to the city. Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski said he's contacting CN Rail, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and VIA Rail. In September Prime Minister Mark Carneyw as in Thunder Bay announcing $4.7 billion for Alstom to build over 300 new rail cars for VIA..." (Prokopchuk, 2026)
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“Northwest Ont. MP pitching regional return of passenger rail.” Northern Ontario Business, 9 Oct. 2026, https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/industry-news/transportation/northwest-ont-mp-pitching-regional-return-of-passenger-rail-12873530. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.