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May 26, 1976

Canadian TRANSPORT
YOUR FILE No.

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JUN - 7 1976

Mr. R.A. Freeman,

City Clerk,

The Corporation of the City of
Port Coquitlam,

2272 McAllister Avenue,

Port Coquitlam, B.C,

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Dear Sir:

Red Bridge ~- Pitt River Road Crossing,
mileage 1.52 Westminster Subdivision,
Canadian Pacific Limited.

It is understood that the problem at this crossing was
discussed at a meeting between yourself, Mr. Gillis and Mr.
Eisler of the Railway Transport Committee.

A meeting was also held in Ottawa with Mr. Thompson and
Mr. Borch of the City of Port Coquitlam. Representing the

Railway Transport Committee at this meeting were Mr. J. d* Avignon,
the Secretary and Mr. T.R. Alexander, the Chief Civil Engineer.

It is understood that as a result of the repairs being
completed to the bridge over the Fraser River the rail traffic
over the crossing has decreased considerably and that the
problem has to some extent been alleviated. This situation
has alse been helped by the raising of the speed limit on the
track to 15 m.p.h. from 5 m.p-h.

At the Ottawa meeting discussion took place as to possible
ways in which the situation could be still further improved.
The question of Canadian Pacific Limited scheduling their train
movements over the crossing so that they would not be in the
area during the rush hours in the morning and the evening was
discussed. While it may be possible to secure some relief in
this connection, it is doubtful that this will be very effective
as the Railway must maintain service to its customers if it is
to retain the business.