RailwayThe group vying to retain passenger rail service between Sault Ste. Marie and Hearst issued a request for proposal (RFP) on August 14. The ACR Passenger Service Stakeholders Working Group sent the invitation to 25 businesses across North America, asking them to tender proposals to operate the rail service. Proponents have until September 9 to make official submissions.

It should be noted that the ACR passenger service is separate from the Agawa Canyon Tour Train. The tourist attraction, which takes riders on a one-day wilderness excursion 114 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie, is not impacted by the disruption of the ACR passenger service. CN will continue to operate the Tour Train for the entire current season ending October 12.