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New Windsor VIA Rail Station Officially Opens
WINDSOR, ON, Nov. 16, 2012, 2012 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) --
Today, as part of the ongoing
modernization of VIA Rail Canada facilities, the Honourable Steven
Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), and Yves Desjardins-Siciliano,
Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary of
VIA Rail, officially opened the new VIA Rail Windsor Station.
"Our government is committed to quality and efficient passenger rail for
Canadians," said Minister Fletcher. "Travellers in Windsor will benefit
from this $5.4 million investment, $3.4 million from Canada's Economic
Action Plan, to improve things like energy efficiency and parking
accessibility at this station. Our government's investment of near $1
billion in VIA Rail since 2007 is one of the ways we are fulfilling our
commitment to help create jobs and strengthen local economies across
Canada."
This new and modern VIA Rail Windsor station can accommodate up to 300
people. Fully accessible to people with reduced mobility, the
facilities include a sliding door for easier access, better lighting,
Braille signage, accessible washrooms and a wheelchair lift. The new
building also boasts a new and more efficient layout, wider boarding
platforms and more spacious waiting areas, easily accessible power
stations for electronic devices such as laptops, and parking and drop
off zones designed for easier customer access.
This $5.4-million project is part of the Government of Canada's
investment plan, and was financed in large part through Canada's
Economic Action Plan. The Government of Canada has invested almost one
billion dollars in VIA Rail since 2007 to improve its stations,
infrastructure, trains and technology. The construction of the new
station in Windsor has created jobs and stimulated economic growth in
the region.
"Windsor is a major hub on VIA Rail's network. This new station will act
as a lever to realize the full potential of rail transport in the
region," declared Mr.Desjardins-Siciliano. "Our commitment to serving
our customers with even greater care has led us to develop projects
like Windsor Station. This building provides better service to
travellers: better parking, increased accessibility, improved interior
space, and easier access to facilities. Our ultimate goal is to offer
Canadians the comfort they deserve when travelling with VIA Rail."
SOURCE: VIA RAIL CANADA INC.
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SOURCE: VIA RAIL CANADA INC.
SOURCE: Government of Canada
Madison Howe, Press Secretary Office of the Honourable Steven Fletcher Minister of
State (Transport) 613-991-0700 Media Relations Transport Canada - Ottawa
613-993-0055 MyleneBelanger Senior Media Relations Advisor VIARailCanada
514-871-6137 | 1-877-393-8787 mylene_belanger@viarail.ca
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