Construction of new track for Northlander passenger rail service completed

The Ontario government has completed the North Bay Rail Bypass, a crucial development in the return of the Northlander passenger rail service to northern Ontario. The 982-meter track, funded with $5.7 million, connects CN and ONTC lines, bypassing the busy North Bay Rail Yard to improve safety and efficiency. This project is part of a broader effort to reinstate the Northlander service, which will run from Toronto to Timmins with multiple stops, enhancing connectivity and economic growth in the region. Ongoing investments include the construction of new stations and the installation of pre-manufactured shelters at various stops along the route.