The coalition is pressing both levels of government to invest in better rail and transit links across Southwestern Ontario.
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The Americans are ready to roll, but Mayor Drew Dilkens says lack of support from the Canadian government is derailing long-awaited plans to establish passenger train service between Windsor and Detroit.
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“Michigan is fully funded to operationalize the Amtrak connection at Michigan Central,” said Dilkens. “We need to secure funding on our side to be able to connect with Amtrak and process passengers at a new customs facility at the Via station on Walker Road.”
Mayors from across Southwestern Ontario are renewing their push for better regional passenger rail and transportation connections after a recent meeting.
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High-frequency passenger rail between Toronto and Windsor, a cross-border rail connection to Detroit and beyond, and improved intra- and intercity transit are among the coalition’s requests to the federal and provincial governments.
The mayors met virtually last week after launching the campaign alongside U.S. politicians at London city hall in June.