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flag Eastern Ontario leaders oppose Via Rail’s unconsulted pilot bypassing key stops, fearing harm to communities and federal investment.

flag Eastern Ontario leaders are opposing Via Rail’s three-month pilot test of non-stop trains between Montreal and Toronto, which bypasses stops in Belleville, Brockville, and other communities. flag Officials say the move, intended to reduce travel time by about 40 minutes, was implemented without consultation and harms residents who depend on rail service for work, healthcare, education, and family travel. flag They warn the change undermines a $1.4 billion federal investment in upgraded trains and risks increasing car use, damaging regional economies and telecommuter appeal. flag While Via Rail says it will evaluate ridership, on-time performance, and community impact before deciding whether to continue, local leaders are demanding consultation and planning to meet with officials to push for a reversal.

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