And we will test the concept of franchising. While this will permit a test of private sector capabilities, the main aim is to bring in a management closer to the local communities. Operating a passenger system that spans a continent makes it difficult for VIA to meet the needs and expectations of all client communities. Services will not be franchised for dogmatic reasons. The main evaluation criteria when assessing expressions of interest will be that the private sector operator must continue to provide the same level of service without an increase in the level of subsidy.
Trains are environmentally friendly.
For many, they are the only affordable option for traveling, if not the only option. Canadians want a national passenger transportation system. We have responded the Canadian Way. Airline restructuring You will no doubt be aware of the airline crisis that our Country just went through. Canadian Airlines, the second national carrier, was on the verge of bankruptcy.