Capital Region Watch - Episode 11: Warren Skaalrud on Restoring Vancouver Island Rail

Описание: What if you could travel from Victoria to Courtenay by train: Fast, clean, and traffic-free? In Episode 11 of Capital Region Watch, host Jack Etkin talks with Warren Skaalrud, founder of the Restore Island Rail Society, about bringing rail service back to Vancouver Island.

Together, they explore:
🚆 How restoring the Vancouver Island Railway could solve congestion and connect communities
🌎 Why rail is critical to climate action, freight efficiency, and sustainable regional growth
🏗️ The hidden costs of doing nothing vs. investing in a modern, multimodal transit corridor
💰 How existing infrastructure could support commuter rail from Langford to Victoria for under $100 million
🏞️ The economic, environmental, and tourism benefits of a revived Island Rail network

This is a vision for a greener, more connected future for Vancouver Island, and a call for governments and citizens to get back on track.

🎙️ Capital Region Watch is your go-to source for thoughtful, independent interviews on the key issues shaping Victoria and the surrounding municipalities. Each week, host Jack Etkin - with over 25 years in community television and public discourse - brings you candid, in-depth discussions with local leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.

📍Filmed in Victoria, B.C., this episode highlights the issues that matter most to citizens of Vancouver Island and beyond.

👥 Whether you're a resident, journalist, policymaker, or simply civic-curious, this episode offers insight and context rarely found in mainstream media.

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