It does seem appropriate to add our voices to that of other Canadians in a video titled: "Canada - derailed"; and to convert all who will listen to our demands for an alternative to road travel for all things; i.e. rail!!
As far as the E&N operations go for lower Vancouver Island, Eric Ricker of Nanaimo has the right view in his editorial submission to the Times Colonist, 10 March 2012;
and, his concluding comment prompts us to remind you all of the ITO letter to Premier Clark and Minister Lekstrom highlighting the need for a Regional Transportation Authority.