27-06-2022 18:19 via calgary.ctvnews.ca

Backers of Calgary-Banff train say they need Parks Canada to get on board

The backers of a proposed $1.5-billion Calgary to Banff passenger train say they need Parks Canada to enact policies that encourage public transit. Liricon Capital Inc., which owns the Mount Norquay ski resort as well as the long-term lease for the Banff train station, is still waiting for a yes or no from the Alberta government for its proposed passenger rail line. Liricon isn't asking for provincial funding for capital costs, but has asked the government to kick in a maximum of $30 million ann
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