![“Ontario Northland was pleased to be in Bracebridge today to share renderings of the shelters that will be installed at nine future Northlander stops,” the railroad company reported in a May 31 LinkedIn post. “Minister Vijay Thanagasalam also announced an investment of [C]$75 million in contracts to enhance rail safety and improve the passenger experience. Look out for our crews working on the rail and at future stop locations in Temagami, Temiskaming Shores, Kirkland Lake and Matheson this summer!” (Ontario Northland Photograph)](https://www.railwayage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ontarionorthlandlead-315x168.png)
Ontario’s Northlander Service Revival Advances
The Ontario government on May 31 awarded three contracts totaling C$75 million to design and build nine new station shelters, improve track, and complete warning system upgrades as part of its plan to reinstate Northlander passenger rail service between Timmons and Toronto with a rail connection to Cochrane.