The Coalition for the return of passenger train services in Gaspésie said there is currently no clear timetable for restoring rail service to Gaspé.
The lack of a schedule maintains a transport gap for residents of the Gaspésie region of Quebec, including those in Gaspé and Gesgapegiag. Community mobilization persists as locals seek a reliable alternative to road travel and a definitive commitment from authorities regarding the line's repair.
Passenger rail service in the region has been suspended since 2013 [1]. This long-term outage has left a significant portion of the regional infrastructure dormant, affecting tourism and local mobility. The suspension remains in effect because the final rail segment has not been repaired [2].
Local advocacy groups continue to lobby for political support to expedite the restoration process. The Coalition for the return of passenger train services in Gaspésie said it has focused its efforts on securing a formal schedule for the work required to make the line operational again [3].
The mobilization efforts highlight a growing frustration among residents who have waited over 10 years for the return of the trains. Without a confirmed timeline, the region remains dependent on other transit methods while the infrastructure continues to deteriorate—leaving the possibility of a quick restart unlikely without significant intervention.
Community members continue to press for the repair of the final segment to ensure that the entire route is accessible once more [2].
“Passenger rail service has been suspended since 2013.”
The prolonged absence of rail service in Gaspésie underscores the difficulty of restoring regional infrastructure once it has been decommissioned for over a decade. The lack of a formal timetable suggests that while there is strong community demand, the political or financial will to complete the final rail segment repairs has not yet materialized into a concrete project plan.
