Bringing Back the Northlander

March 13, 2026

Today we reached another milestone in our plan to bring back Northlander passenger rail service!

Our government has acquired 205 kilometres of track between North Bay and Washago, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to bring back Northlander passenger rail service to Northeastern Ontario.

This acquisition secures a dedicated rail corridor that will improve on-time performance and reliability, create good-paying jobs and drive economic growth across the north.

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