东安大略省领导人反对Via Rail的未经咨询的飞行员绕过关键停车站,担心社区和联邦投资会受到伤害。
Eastern Ontario leaders oppose Via Rail’s unconsulted pilot bypassing key stops, fearing harm to communities and federal investment.
安大略东部领导人反对铁路联盟在蒙特利尔和多伦多之间为期三个月的无站列火车试点测试,
Eastern Ontario leaders are opposing Via Rail’s three-month pilot test of non-stop trains between Montreal and Toronto, which bypasses stops in Belleville, Brockville, and other communities.
官员说,这项旨在将旅行时间减少约40分钟的移动,是未经咨询而实施的,对依靠铁路服务工作、保健、教育和家庭旅行的居民造成了伤害。
Officials say the move, intended to reduce travel time by about 40 minutes, was implemented without consultation and harms residents who depend on rail service for work, healthcare, education, and family travel.
它们警告说,这一变化破坏了14亿美元的联邦对升级的火车的投资,并有可能增加汽车的使用,破坏区域经济和电信用户呼吁。
They warn the change undermines a $1.4 billion federal investment in upgraded trains and risks increasing car use, damaging regional economies and telecommuter appeal.
Via Rail表示在决定是否继续之前, 将评估骑手、时间表现及社区影响, 当地领导人要求与官员协商并计划会面,
While Via Rail says it will evaluate ridership, on-time performance, and community impact before deciding whether to continue, local leaders are demanding consultation and planning to meet with officials to push for a reversal.