The future of travel on Vancouver Island The seniors population on Vancouver Island is 26.2% according to statistics from the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance. In business circles they are called the Silver economy, and we've trapped ours at home. Seniors would love a restored rail service

The future of travel on Vancouver Island It's time that our Minister of Transportation and Transit takes transportation on Vancouver Island seriously. The island has a higher population than 3 Canadian provinces and this rail corridor already exists! Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

Take the FB FORTS Poll! "What do you value most about the Trails beside Rails concept?" www.facebook.com/groups/forts...

The City of Courtenay is developing a transportation plan, and wants public feedback to help with the process. Fill it out! engagecomoxvalley.ca/lets-move-co...

There were some recent comments claiming you can't run two-way traffic on a single track, so I thought I'd pause my work and create this little clip of trains passing each other using Six-Mile station (the half-way point between Westshore and Victoria) in my simulation. restoreislandrail.com

Reconnect Port Alberni and Shawnigan Lake by rail with quality Canadian steel. Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑴𝑳𝑨 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝑷! "Reliable sources tell me that we are closer than ever before to making LRT a reality in our region, with ongoing discussions happening between the Province and Federal Government" Join over 34,500 others! c.org/HTPJ25CqPr restoreislandrail.com

FIX OUR TRACKS! Half a trillion dollars are being spent on nation building projects across Canada, and billions of our tax dollars are invested in Metro Vancouver, we're asking for support to have the Province of BC and Canada to step up for Vancouver Island. Build it! restoreislandrail.com

FIX OUR TRACKS! Half a trillion dollars are being spent on nation building projects across Canada, and billions of our tax dollars are invested in Metro Vancouver, so we're asking for support to have the Province of BC and Canada to step up for Vancouver Island. Build it! restoreislandrail.com

𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝟏𝟕𝒕𝒉, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 𝑨𝒔𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑽𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒂𝒊𝒍. 𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞! 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐲. restoreislandrail.com

DP World on Track for Mid-2026 Launch of Short-Sea Shipping Facility in Vancouver www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/globenewswir... We need to build bridges for the Port Alberni connection. Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

If a train leaves Victoria travelling North and another train leaves Goldstream travelling South, they would meet at Six Mile Station. Interchange with the Galloping Goose Trail, the E&N Rail and Trail, Rapid Buses on the new bus on shoulder lanes. Stay aboard to go to CFB Esquimalt and Victoria!

Victoria fought to keep the rail bridge when the Heritage Bridge was replaced 👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDjq... Do you feel that the BC and Federal Government should step up and build us a new rail bridge? We do. Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

Follow along as a train takes a virtual trip from Goldstream to Victoria BC on the Island Railway. More to come, don't forget to Follow, Like, and share, it helps get the word out. youtu.be/Q5Usk6vlCwE

Don't let people snow you into thinking the Vancouver island railway isn't viable. With its connection to Port Alberni and an additional connection to Duke Point for both the BC Ferries ferries and DP Nanaimo, the railway would be highly successful from a freight and passenger perspective!

Reimagine rail on Vancouver Island in 2026 Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSgO... Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

Happy New Year 2026! Let's celebrate the historic signing of the Reconciliation Corridor Agreement with the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and CRD. Cheers 🍻 to my followers and all of you cranking the gears behind the scenes to get this railway back. Roll with us restoreislandrail.com/membership

Meet Poseidon, the Fire-Fighting Train! When people ask how clearing vegetation from the Island Rail Corridor can be used to protect whole regions from the advance of fire, I usually try to paint the picture of a fight-fighting train. Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

Rails with Trails is the Right Way to go! The cycling groups on Vancouver Island should be screaming for it! Jump right into the interview with Capital Region Watch 👀 youtu.be/_X3HYNKEd4I?...

We're working hard to get Vancouver Island Rail in the 2026 video www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW6l...

Warren Skaalrud, founder of Restore Island Rail Society, talks about the Island Rail Corridor with Veteran broadcaster and respected civic commentator Jack Etkin. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/_X3HYNKEd4I Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

Warren Skaalrud, founder of Restore Island Rail Society, talks about the Island Rail Corridor with Veteran broadcaster and respected civic commentator Jack Etkin. The episode air's Saturday at 8pm youtu.be/_X3HYNKEd4I?... Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

Warren Skaalrud, founder of Restore Island Rail Society, talks about the Island Rail Corridor with Veteran broadcaster and respected civic commentator Jack Etkin. Air's Saturday 8pm www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X3H...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our rapidly growing community! Let' hope we can build upon the success we've seen in the Capital Region with the Reconciliation Corridor initiative. From us to you and yours, Restore Island Rail Society restoreislandrail.com

I love how the Sasquatch Prospector keeps saying "it's crazy" when he sees all the infrastructure there not being used. I agree, it is insane! The potential it has for our society moving forward, especially if additional investment is made, is priceless. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmrh...

youtu.be/PT2RYleiNZg Seriously open the Goldstream project documents and have a look. Carl isn't just saving the river and salmon spawn from unnecessary harm, he's saving us our tax dollars. Explained more on YouTube and my last post.

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit's Goldstream project is a $162 Million waste of your tax dollars. No, it doesn't add a lane. That $162 Million could be repurposed to restore rail travel from Victoria to Cobble Hill. Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

34000 Signatures! Hope! Restore Island Rail Petition: c.org/HTPJ25CqPr Website: restoreislandrail.com

Vancouver Island Rail "Moving Forward Together for the Good of All" Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. restoreislandrail.com

View Royal Mayor Sid Tobias talks rail in the CRD with Ryan Price and what the new Reconciliation Corridor agreement means. www.iheart.com/podcast/1300...

The Restore Island Rail Train simulation for Vancouver Island reached a significant milestone yesterday. Restore Island Rail envisions modern trains scheduled with the flow of traffic completely under the control of Island Communities. Restore Island Rail www.restoreislandrail.com

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to our huge support group! "Historic Agreement Reached for Vancouver Island Rail" is making a wave through social media and the news, what a great gift to us. It's Hope! Empower our cause by donating: restoreislandrail.com/donate.

Historic Agreement Reached for Vancouver Island Rail! Vancouver Island just received a gift of hope! The Songhees and Esquimalt (Kosapsum) Nations agreed to advance a shared vision exploring passenger rail on the Langford to Victoria section of the E&N! restoreislandrail.com/donate

On Dec 11th, 2025, the Songhees and Esquimalt (Kosapsum) Nations agreed to advance a shared vision exploring passenger rail on the Langford to Victoria section of the E&N. Congratulations to everyone involved for finding a path forward. Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

Big News! Earlier today the Lekwungen Nations (Esquimalt and Songhees) and local governments signed an agreement to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford. Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

Big News! Earlier today the Lekwungen Nations (Esquimalt and Songhees) and local governments signed an agreement to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford. Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement tomorrow. restoreislandrail.com

What if the tracks carried a revamped commuter train whisking you anywhere from Victoria to Courtenay? restoreislandrail.com

Local e-Bikers Club riding on trails beside the rails argues against tearing up the tracks. The vast majority of Islanders see the synergy of rails and trails working together to support people of all ages and abilities, and mobilities! Now, that's community connection. restoreislandrail.com

👊 33,667 👊 Keep it rolling c.org/HTPJ25CqPr

Talking about freight on the island corridor isn't as sexy as talking about modern passenger trains, but it should be! The capability already exists on the island through the contracted operator, Southern Rail of Vancouver Island. Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

We know what Vancouver Islanders want for Christmas

Ask your City Council to Commit to the Vancouver Island Rail Corridor. Is your city on track like Nanaimo is? Please write your City or Regional District council and ask if they have a resolution that supports the railway. Read more: www.change.org/p/restore-an...

Nanaimo is on track! Nanaimo has signaled to senior levels of government that they intend to use the rail corridor by including the island corridor in their long term Transit-Oriented-Development plans, and continuing to build out trails beside the rails! Has your council? restoreislandrail.com

New walking path was a terrific idea nanaimobulletin.com/2025/11/30/l...

Sooke is a great example of why we need to keep our rail corridors for rail. Conversion of corridors to trails as a means to preserve them for the future is a fallacy. This post comes by request of the petitioner behind www.change.org/p/connected-... Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

Restore Island Rail Society's Northern Director Chris returned the Courtenay Station Heritage Commemoration plaque to Mayor Bob Wells of the City of Courtenay today. The mayor expressed his appreciation to finally have the plaque back after it had been missing for two years. restoreislandrail.com

The Vancouver Island petition to restore our railway just rolled past 33,333 signatures! The Integrated Travel / RIRS Ridership Study predicts a baseline annual ridership of 1.86 million people! Follow to hear more. Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com

Island Rail Restoration is a Visionary Goal www.timescolonist.com/opinion/lett... Restore Island Rail restoreislandrail.com