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Vol. 30, Issue 18, January 15, 2026
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FONOM Welcomes Arrival of First Northlander Trainset, Marking Major Milestone for Northern Ontario
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he Federation of Northern Ontario Government of Ontario, Doug Ford, and ture that recognizes the unique needs of Municipalities ( F O N O M ) is Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria for their leader- Northern Ontario." pleased to welcome the arrival of the ship and commitment to restorfirst of three new Ontario Northlander ing passenger rail service in trainsets, marking a major milestone in the Northern Ontario. restoration of passenger rail service "The arrival of the first between Timmins and Toronto. Northlander trainset is an Since the Northlander service was i m p o r t a n t m i l e s t o n e f o r cancelled in 2012, FONOM has consis- Northern Ontario and a clear tently advocated for its return, working example of what can be with successive provincial governments achieved through strong coland partners to highlight the importance of laboration," said Dave Plourde, safe, reliable passenger rail for Northern President of FONOM. "This Ontario communities. Today's announce- project reflects years of advoment represents significant progress cacy by Northern municipalitoward restoring this vital transportation ties and meaningful partnership with Ontario Northland link. The Northlander will span approxi- and the Province, all working mately 740 kilometres with 16 stops toward a shared goal of reconbetween Timmins and Toronto, strengthen- necting our communities." "For our municipalities, ing connections between Northern communities and supporting economic growth, the Northlander is about contourism, workforce mobility, and access to nection—connecting residents health care and education. The service will to jobs, health care, education, also provide a safe and dependable alterna- and economic opportunitive to long-distance highway travel, ties—while also providing a particularly during safer, more reliable alternative Long Term w i n t e r a n d o t h e r to long-distance highway Forecast challenging weather travel, especially during Thursday conditions common Northern winters," Plourde High -16 added. "On behalf of in the North. Low -25 F O N O M F O N O M ' s 11 0 m e m b e r Friday High -9 extends its sincere municipalities, we thank the Low -14 t h a n k s t o t h e Ford government for its continued investment in infrastrucMain Street, December 30th 2025 Saturday High -10 Low -20 Sunday High -14 Low -22 Monday High -22 Low -30 Tuesday High -22 Low -32
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