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7/29/2019



Rail News: Intermodal

Transport Canada to invest in rail, other projects at Vancouver port


Transport Minister Marc Garneau
Photo – Transport Canada

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Canada's Transport Minister Marc Garneau last week announced CA$102 million in projects designed to increase efficiency at the Port of Vancouver.

Investments in projects that involve rail improvements include CA$42.7 million to consolidate the Annacis Auto Terminal and the Richmond Terminal operations to accommodate the growing Asian automobile market and improve rail operations in the area.

"We are supporting projects to efficiently move goods to market and people to their destinations, stimulate economic growth, create quality middle-class jobs, and ensure that Canada’s transportation networks remain competitive and efficient," Garneau said in a press release.

The investment also includes CA$12.2 million to improve road and rail traffic operations and develop new rail-serviced bulk export marine terminals within the Fraser Surrey Port Lands.

"These much needed road upgrades and rail crossings —  along with port vehicle access control system gates, four queuing lanes and an electronic queue management system will help reduce congestion — increase efficiency and make our streets safer," said Randeep Sarai, a member of Parliament for Surrey Center.