The Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (reporting mark SVI) is 234 kilometres (145 mi) in length, and is one of two remaining railways on Vancouver Island, the other being the Englewood Railway. The railroad runs from Victoria to Courtenay, with a branch line from Parksville to Port Alberni. In 2006, the Island Corridor Foundation acquired the railway's ownership from the Canadian Pacific Railway and RailAmerica.
Freight service continues, however the crown corporation Via Rail passenger service has been suspended indefinitely due to deferred maintenance on the railroad.
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