by Dieter
It would seem there has been an organized response to government rumblings to tear up the CFBC line between Matapedia and Chandler, due to industry closings.
Over the weekend of 01/28/06, three coaches were added to the Eastbound CHALEUR to accomodate 300 supporters to save the line. The story can be seen at this link;
300 passagers voyagent pour la sauvegarde du train
or at;
http://www.chautva.com/fhtm/f_info.asp (sorry, page has been updated since, and the story is no longer there.)
The French text can be translated for your pleasure through Alta-Vista; http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn
As usual, the movement has neglected to increase support by reaching out to the sizeable English population in the region.
The Chaleur is a vital link for the locals of this region to the outside world. It runs in foul weather when the bus cannot.
Dieter.
Over the weekend of 01/28/06, three coaches were added to the Eastbound CHALEUR to accomodate 300 supporters to save the line. The story can be seen at this link;
300 passagers voyagent pour la sauvegarde du train
or at;
http://www.chautva.com/fhtm/f_info.asp (sorry, page has been updated since, and the story is no longer there.)
The French text can be translated for your pleasure through Alta-Vista; http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn
As usual, the movement has neglected to increase support by reaching out to the sizeable English population in the region.
The Chaleur is a vital link for the locals of this region to the outside world. It runs in foul weather when the bus cannot.
Dieter.
