Environmental groups expressing concern about Calgary-to-Banff passenger train plan

CALGARY – Conservation advocates and experts are concerned a proposal for a Calgary-to-Banff passenger train is chugging along without addressing some key environmental issues in and around Banff National Park.

Liricon Capital Inc., the lead private sector proponent, is touting its proposal as a hydrogen-powered transportation solution with lower greenhouse gas emissions than driving.

But a group of five environmental organizations and some scientists say the proposal still has some environmental risks.

One of the concerns is wildlife deaths – particularly grizzly bears, which have been hit and killed on the existing track in Banff National Park.