SCFG Quebec Rail Revival: Gaspé-Matapédia Passenger Service

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“Passenger rail service is back! The Société du chemin de fer de la Gaspésie (SCFG) relaunches passenger rail on the Gaspé-Matapédia route, thanks to a C$40 million investment.

SCFG Quebec Rail Revival: Gaspé-Matapédia Passenger Service
December 13, 2016 8:12 pm
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Introduction

In May 2018, the Société du chemin de fer de la Gaspésie (SCFG) announced the resumption of passenger rail service between Gaspé and Matapédia, Quebec. This follows a C$40 million investment by the Quebec government, with the service expected to start by the end of 2018.

Service Resumption

The SCFG confirmed the return of passenger rail service between Gaspé and Matapédia. The project to reinstate the service was initiated in May 2018. This announcement followed the Quebec government’s C$40 million investment in the project.

Infrastructure and Equipment

The government’s investment aimed to rehabilitate the railway line and acquire the necessary equipment. The plan included the refurbishment of the railway line and the acquisition of rolling stock suitable for the route. The railway line spans a distance of 306 km. The service had been suspended since 2013 due to track conditions.

Timeline and Operational Details

Service was scheduled to resume by the end of 2018. The route will connect Gaspé to Matapédia. The SCFG is responsible for the operations.

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Last June 2018, we published an article about CN’s investment in Quebec’s rail infrastructure. Click here to read – CN’s Quebec Rail Infrastructure: C$210M Investment

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Conclusion

The Société du chemin de fer de la Gaspésie (SCFG) is restarting passenger rail service between Gaspé and Matapédia after a suspension since 2013, supported by a C$40 million investment from the Quebec government. The Coradia trains will run on the 306 km route. Service was expected to commence by the close of 2018.

Company Summary

Société du chemin de fer de la Gaspésie (SCFG): The SCFG is the operator responsible for passenger rail service between Gaspé and Matapédia in Quebec.

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