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CTV News
08-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Stanley Park Train won't return this year, and maybe never will
The beloved and beleaguered Stanley Park Train will remain closed for the rest of the year. The beloved and beleaguered Stanley Park Train will officially remain off the tracks for the rest of 2025 – meaning no Halloween or Christmas route – and the City of Vancouver is deliberating the future of the attraction. The 1960s-era locomotive was halted early last holiday season after a worker got sick from exhaust fumes, adding to a long list of reasons the attraction has operated only sporadically over the past five years, including mechanical problems, the pandemic, and coyotes. In a presentation to the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Monday, staff said the train is at the end of its life, and therefore repairs are becoming more frequent and expensive. The Stanley Park Train lost $2.9 million from 2019 to 2024 and about $700,000 this year, according to the report. The situation as it stands poses safety, financial, reputational, and operational risks, the park board heard. Staff presented three possible options for the future of the site on Monday, which include electrifying and fixing the current train, replacing the train and its tracks, and creating a new attraction entirely with a third-party partner. 'Preliminary analysis shows that a full renewal of the train and the ancillary buildings and amenities could require substantial capital investment,' reads a Tuesday news release from the City of Vancouver. 'Alternative operating models, including some form of partnership or third-party operation could lead to a revitalized, reimagined attraction that would reduce the reliance on tax dollars to return the site to operation.' Fixing or replacing the train would cost about $8 million and would garner the lowest financial returns, staff told the board. Meanwhile, the report said the city has received 'multiple proposals' from businesses to build something new, and claimed that would lead to more revenue and more visitors, including tourists. Park Board Commissioner Scott Jensen told CTV News he'd most like to see the train remain in Stanley Park, but will keep an open mind and wants to hear what residents prefer. The presentation indicated ticket prices at an externally operated site could go up to $45. Staff anticipate an increase in prices if the attraction remains at the status quo as well, up to $20. 'I would want to look at what is going to be the best fit for that space that lets the most people have access to it, you know, some parks should not be for some and exclude others,' Jensen said. The specifics of keeping the train in action or remaking the site with a new business model remain up in the air. Consultation on the options is expected to begin this quarter and a call for expression of interest will launch later this year. Park board staff are expected to present further findings in early 2026. 'As part of their report, staff will bring forward proposed strategies for engaging key interest holders and the public, as appropriate, on any changes to the train and its site,' the city's statement reads.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Engineering work closes line affecting rail services in York this weekend
A MAIN rail route out of York is closed this weekend. Engineering work is affecting train operating services between Leeds and York via Garforth this weekend (June 21 and June 22). As reported by The Press, Network Rail said five weekends of planned works are taking place as part of the TransPennine Route upgrade. Recommended reading: Maintenance works shut a main road into York village Yellow weather warning for North Yorkshire Garden fence and woodland fires in York suburb Train operators CrossCountry, LNER, Northern, and TransPennine Express are reported by National Rail to be affected by this weekend's closure. 🛠️🚧 Amended services between Leeds and York on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June 📢 @CrossCountryUK @northernassist @TPEassist#DisruptionVideos ℹ️More information available here: — National Rail (@nationalrailenq) June 21, 2025 A National Rail spokesperson said no trains will run between Leeds and York via Garforth and some trains between Leeds and York will be diverted to run via Castleford, which will lead to extended journey times. Rail replacement buses will be available from Leeds to York and Leeds to Selby, the spokesperson said.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Landslip closes Dartmoor railway line in Devon
Railway services in part of Devon have been cancelled after a landslip forced a train line's closure. National Rail said the incident had been reported between Crediton and Okehampton on the Dartmoor Line at about 01:40 BST. It said Great Western Railway train services running between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton had been suspended, with disruption expected until 13:00. A spokesperson added Network Rail engineers had not been able to reach the landslip site safely due to the local weather conditions. National Rail said rail replacement services had been arranged to help passengers affected by the closure. Passengers could also use their train tickets on Stagecoach bus routes 5A and 6A between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton. Trains on the Tarka Line, between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple, would still stop at Crediton, National Rail added. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Landslip closes tunnel for second time in one week Devon railway line reopens after landslip Landslip disrupts Devon train line National Rail Great Western Railway Dartmoor Line
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Landslip closes Dartmoor railway line in Devon
Railway services in part of Devon have been cancelled after a landslip forced a train line's closure. National Rail said the incident had been reported between Crediton and Okehampton on the Dartmoor Line at about 01:40 BST. It said Great Western Railway train services running between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton had been suspended, with disruption expected until 13:00. A spokesperson added Network Rail engineers had not been able to reach the landslip site safely due to the local weather conditions. National Rail said rail replacement services had been arranged to help passengers affected by the closure. Passengers could also use their train tickets on Stagecoach bus routes 5A and 6A between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton. Trains on the Tarka Line, between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple, would still stop at Crediton, National Rail added. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Landslip closes tunnel for second time in one week Devon railway line reopens after landslip Landslip disrupts Devon train line National Rail Great Western Railway Dartmoor Line
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Rail disruption amid Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton line closure
Rail passengers have been warned of disruption due to the closure of a line in the West will be cancelled between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton from 20:00 BST on Thursday and for the rest of the day as track undergoes essential maintenance, West Midlands Railway (WMR) has a post on X, the operator apologised to passengers for inconvenience and said replacement buses would be running during the has also warned that the same section of railway will be closed on Sunday for planned engineering works. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
