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Re: (rshsdepot) Moncton, NB, Canada

Didn't this train once have two stops in Maine? If so why not anymore?
Paul
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From: jdent1_@_optonline.net <jdent1@optonline.net>
To: rshsdepot_@_lists.railfan.net <rshsdepot@lists.railfan.net>
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2002 2:05 PM
Subject: (rshsdepot) Moncton, NB, Canada


From a Via press release...

VIA Rail Completes $1.5 Million Renovation of Moncton
Train Station

BUILDING AN IMPOSING NEW LANDMARK IN DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPE



MONCTON – Transport Minister David Collenette, joined
by Labour Minister Claudette Bradshaw, and VIA Chairman
Jean Pelletier officially opened the renovated Moncton
passenger rail station today, following the completion
of a $1.5 million project to upgrade and modernize the
downtown facility. The renovations included the
consolidation of VIA's Moncton Telephone Sales operations,
which are responsible for all U.S., travel agency, and
Internet ticket sales.

“The federal government is committed to the revitalization
of passenger rail in Canada,” said Mr. Collenette. “The
station project is part of the federal government's $402
million capital investment in passenger rail. Passenger
rail across Canada has enjoyed significant growth in
ridership and revenues in recent years. This capital
investment will provide VIA Rail with the modern equipment,
tracks, signalling, and facilities it needs to meet the
growing demand, while ensuring safe, efficient operations.”

“With this revitalized station, Moncton is very much a part
of a national renaissance of passenger rail,” Mr. Collenette
said. “It is now home to one of the largest telephone sales
offices for Canada's national passenger rail service –
drawing on the skills and industry that New Brunswick has
nurtured over the past decade.”

Ms Bradshaw, who is Member of Parliament for Moncton-
Riverview-Dieppe, said that “the station has been
transformed, and the transformation is a dramatic
improvement. This is truly a modern, attractive
passenger facility, and it will contribute directly
to the vitality of the downtown area.”

“It is especially gratifying to see my home town playing
a part in the renaissance of passenger rail”, Ms Bradshaw
added. “I am proud that Moncton is continuing its historic
role in Canada's national passenger rail service.”

VIA completed the first phase of the Moncton station
renovation project last October, consolidating its
Telephone Sales Office operations in an adjacent building.
The second phase began last November, integrating that
building with the existing station, and modernizing passenger
facilities. Improvements to this fully accessible station
include the installation of a modern air-conditioning system,
an expanded and renovated waiting room, new ticket counters,
and mechanized baggage handling. Washroom facilities have also
been modernized and expanded, including the construction of a
dedicated washroom for persons with disabilities.

At today's news conference, VIA Chairman Jean Pelletier
said, “VIA will now present the new face of passenger
rail to our Moncton customers with modern, convenient
passenger facilities that are designed to make train
travel a rewarding experience from the moment passengers
walk through the doors.”

The exterior of the station was completely redesigned,
including an impressive central tower and bold, new
signage. In addition, new and enhanced entrances and
exits offer improved passenger flow to and from the
trains. Renovations were carried out in partnership
with the property owner, Atlantic Shopping Centres
Limited.




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