|
Name of transfer payment program |
Remote Passenger Rail Program |
|---|---|
|
Start date |
April 1, 2013 |
|
End date |
Ongoing |
|
Fiscal year for terms and conditions |
2013–14 |
|
Strategic Outcome |
Efficient transportation system |
|
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture |
Program 1.3: Transportation Infrastructure Sub-program 1.3.3: Surface and Multimodal Infrastructure Sub-sub-program 1.3.3.1: Rail Passenger Stewardship and Support program |
|
Description |
This program provides funding to ensure that safe, reliable, viable and sustainable passenger rail services are provided to certain areas of the country where these services are the only means of surface transportation for remote communities. Funding for both operating and capital projects is provided. |
|
Expected results |
The continued availability of safe, reliable, viable and sustainable passenger rail services to serve the needs of certain remote communities. |
|
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation |
2010–11 |
|
Decision following the results of last evaluation |
Continuation |
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Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation |
2015–16 |
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General targeted recipient groups |
Remote passenger rail operators. |
|
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
Engagement initiatives include consultations and meetings with partners and stakeholders. Agreement Management Committees are responsible for the management and administration of contribution agreements between Transport Canada and recipients. |
| Forecast Spending
2014–2015 ($) |
Planned Spending ($)
2015–2016 |
Planned Spending ($)
2016–2017 |
Planned Spending ($)
2017–2018 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 12,809,202 | 11,200,000 | 11,200,000 | 11,200,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total transfer payments | 12,809,202 | 11,200,000 | 11,200,000 | 11,200,000 |
*Previously called Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services Class Contribution Program in 2011–12 and 2012–13.