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Province wants Albertans to weigh in on passenger rail
Cochrane Now
November 25, 2024
Premier Danielle Smith says passenger train system key to meeting Alberta tourism goals
Canadian Press
November 22, 2024
Alberta’s passenger rail master plan scheduled for summer 2025 release
CBC
November 22, 2024
Oil baron confronts skepticism over his US$1.5 billion railroad to Banff
Bloomberg
August 28, 2024
Clock ticking on crucial funding for passenger rail service
Cochrane Now
July 20, 2024
Opinion: Province can leverage private sector to build regional rail, save Green Line
Calgary Herald
June 29, 2024
CABR Continues Measured Progress (Updated June 29, 2024)
Railway Age
June 29, 2024
Banff council passes redevelopment plan for railway lands
Rocky Mountain Outlook
June 26, 2024
‘There are challenges’: Visitors flock to Banff National Park in record numbers, adding to strain
Calgary Herald
May 23, 2024
Proposed Colorado Rail Network Plans Route from Denver to Steamboat Springs via Winter Park
Snow Brains
May 20, 2024
All aboard Alberta’s new passenger-rail plan
The Globe and Mail
May 2, 2024
Alberta government announces master plan to expand rail passenger service
Global News
April 29, 2024
‘Massive undertaking’: Province eyes commuter, Edmonton-Calgary passenger rail links by early 2040s
Calgary Herald
April 29, 2024
Calgary-Banff passenger train to be investigated as part of overall provincial rail system
Rocky Mountain Outlook
April 29, 2024
Alberta’s government will develop a Passenger Rail Master Plan
Government of Alberta
April 29, 2024
How can we protect grizzly bears from their biggest threat—trains?
National Geographic
April 26, 2024
Provincial foot-dragging could derail Calgary-Banff passenger train plan, advocates say
Calgary Herald
April 19, 2024
How an oil tycoon plans to transform the iconic mountain town of Banff
Financial Post
March 21, 2024
Opinion: Government needs to put the airport-Banff train in gear
Calgary Herald
December 28, 2023
Speech to Banff Town Council
December 11, 2023
Banff council sets public hearing for railway lands redevelopment plan
Rocky Mountain Outlook
December 12, 2023
Opinion: Banff park plan for train from Calgary is transformative
Calgary Herald
December 1, 2023
What’s Next for Banff Avenue Pedestrian Zone?
Workshop Presentation – Town of Banff
November 21, 2023
Proposed Banff-Calgary train proposal still on track
Rocky Mountain Outlook
November 2, 2023
“We need to decongest our highways to Kananaskis and Banff with a passenger rail tie between the Calgary airport, downtown Calgary and Canmore/Banff.”
From the Government of Alberta’s 2023 Throne Speech
October 30, 2023
Final draft of railway lands redevelopment plan submitted to Town of Banff
Rocky Mountain Outlook
October 26, 2023
Redevelopment plan for Banff train station lands expected in coming months
Rocky Mountain Outlook
September 6, 2023
New Calgary airport CEO voices support for proposed downtown rail link
The Calgary Herald
September 6, 2023
Bear Street parkade visitor-paid parking talk on hold until service review
Rocky Mountain Outlook
August 22, 2023
Province announces $3 million feasibility study of Calgary-Banff passenger rail project
Rocky Mountain Outlook
July 17, 2023
City receiving money to study Calgary airport-to-downtown rail link
Calgary Herald
July 10, 2023
Mayoral panel discusses impacts of Banff-Calgary passenger rail
Rocky Mountain Outlook
June 23, 2023
Banff train station redevelopment plan publicly released
Rocky Mountain Outlook
May 18, 2023
Liricon looking to defer first reading of train station redevelopment plan
Rocky Mountain Outlook
April 21, 2023
Alberta budget includes $5 million for Calgary Airport Banff Rail project
Cochrane Now
March 5, 2023
Banff tourism report seeks fewer private vehicles, more public transit in park
CTV News
January 25, 2023
Smith supportive of rail link between Calgary and Banff, Canmore
November 15, 2022
Build a train to YYC and Banff, premier writes to Calgary mayor
November 15, 2022
Human Use Management Way of Future for Parks
November 10, 2022
Norquay proposes on-hill gondola, expanded clifftop bistro
October 17, 2022
ESG in Infrastructure: Global Infrastructure Hub
August 16, 2022
CABR Making Measured Progress – Railway Age
July 21, 2022
Parks Canada needs to get on board for Calgary-to-Banff train to happen: Investors
Global News
June 27, 2022
Backers of Calgary-Banff train say they need Parks Canada to get on board
CTV News Calgary
June 27, 2022
Backers of Banff passenger rail project say they need provincial yes or no
The Globe & Mail
June 6, 2022
The west must tackle its energy consumption, says CEO of Waterous Energy Fund
Forbes
January 14, 2022
Calgary airport-downtown-Banff passenger rail link step closer to reality
Calgary Herald
December 8, 2021
Calgary to Banff passenger rail costs increase to $1.5 billion
Rocky Mountain Outlook
December 8, 2021
Company behind proposed Calgary-Banff rail link asks province to kick in
Canadian Press/Toronto Star
December 8, 2021
Proposed Calgary-to-Banff rail link looking for provincial funds
Global News (includes clip from Jason Kenney, Premier of Alberta)
December 8, 2021
Cost of Calgary-Banff rail service now pegged at $1.5 billion
The Globe & Mail
December 8, 2021
Banff Town Council hears discussion about gondola to Mount Norquay
Jan Waterous appeared in front of Banff Town Council on behalf of Liricon to address the Notice of Motion that was brought forward by a Banff Town Councillor. The motion was to amend the Railway Lands Area Development Plan (ARP) by removing the reference to the Mount Norquay gondola base station in the ARP Terms of Reference.
As highlighted in the submission that was put forward by Liricon to accompany Jan’s time in front of Council. A key element of the ARP is to incorporate and develop an integrated gondola terminus connecting the townsite to the Norquay Ski and Sightseeing Resort by an aerial transit system. The purpose of a Town to Norquay Base Gondola as specified in Norquay’s Site Guidelines (2011) is to enhance the ecological integrity of the Cascade Wildlife Corridor and improve the visitor experience.
Parks Canada turned down Norquay’s first proposal, a large, 4-station gondola to Norquay’s summit in December 2019. However, Parks Canada did convey that they remain open to approving a smaller, 2-station gondola from the Town to Norquay’s base. Importantly, both Parks Canada and the Town must review and approve the ARP.
Amongst the benefits to the Town of Banff, a Town to Norquay Base gondola generates a revenue stream that allows for providing 600+ stalls of free intercept parking and a 5.2-hectare nature reserve, to be economically sustainable for decades to come. An ARP that includes a gondola terminus is necessary but not sufficient for an approved gondola. Following a Town of Banff approved ARP with a gondola terminus, a Town to Norquay Base Gondola will require a separate Parks Canada approval process which will include extensive public consultation.
With this background, Norquay and Town Administration have been working together in good faith and transparently since January 2020 on the ARP which includes a potential gondola terminus.
August 9, 2021
Liricon puts forward highlights of Banff railway lands redevelopment
Rocky Mountain Outlook
July 27, 2021
Canada Infrastructure Bank to consider investing in $1-billion Calgary-Banff rail plan
Globe & Mail
July 15, 2021
A low-carbon investment boom may be underway in Alberta and Saskatchewan
CBC News
November 20, 2020
Banff train proposal picks up steam
Globe & Mail
November 19, 2020
Plans for Banff-Norquay gondola still in play
Calgary Herald
July 9, 2020
Calgary to Banff rail link eyed in UCP’s grand recovery plan
Calgary Herald
July 2, 2020
Assessing rail service between Calgary and Banff
Government of Alberta press release
June 9, 2020
Adam Waterous: “To Get Serious About Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Focus On The Consumer”
Forbes
November 29, 2019
Is Banff ready to curb cars?
Calgary Herald
September 14, 2019
Residents and visitors alike hope a proposed mass transit project addresses congestion
CTV News Calgary, broadcast
September 14, 2019
Car-free Banff? Company pitches ambitious gondola, parking project
CBC News Calgary
September 14, 2019
Proposed eco-hub transit project in Banff shows vast support
CTV News Calgary, online
September 14, 2019
Liricon conducts research on transit hub concept at Banff’s train station
Rocky Mountain Outlook
September 13, 2019
Banff Eco-Transit Hub Intercept Lot grand opening – community event
Remarks by Karen Sorensen, Town of Banff Mayor
September 13, 2019
Speech to Town of Banff Council
March 25, 2019
Mt. Norquay Aerial Transit Update
House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
May 15, 2019
Gondola up Norquay key to Liricon’s train station parking pitch
Rocky Mountain Outlook
March 28, 2019
Mass transit viable option for Banff-Calgary route
Rocky Mountain Outlook
February 28, 2019
‘It’s not if, it’s when’: Feasibility study has Banff train station leaseholder on edge of her seat
CBC Calgary
February 27, 2019
Banff council paves way for intercept parking lot
Rocky Mountain Outlook
February 14, 2019
Mass transit between Banff National Park and Calgary makes sense: study
Global News
February 27, 2019
Banff Railway Lands, Area Redevelopment Plan.
A project by Banff-based, family-owned, Liricon.
