British Columbia: Lillooet proposes provincial study for passenger rail line between North Van, Prince George

By Jennifer Saltman, Vancouver Sun; August 17, 2018

Greyhound’s impending departure from Western Canada has prompted Lillooet to renew its call for the former B.C. Rail corridor between North Vancouver and Prince George to be reopened to passenger trains.

The district has asked the Union of B.C. Municipalities to lobby the provincial government to work with Via Rail to determine the feasibility of restarting passenger service along the line, which ceased in 2002.

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