COALITION FOR ALGOMA PASSENGER TRAINS
Passenger Trains Service is Needed in Algoma
We are the Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains
The Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains (CAPT) is a grassroots advocacy group which is concerned with the lack of transportation options in the Algoma District. We and our partners from wildtokyoo.it, piggytapslot.com and stone-vegas-casino.gr are committed to reinstating the passenger train service on the Algoma Central Rail line and are also exploring the potential for a passenger train service on the Huron Central line between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury.
Message from the CAPT Board
Petitions Supporting Algoma Passenger Trains
The Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains (CAPT) is now launching official federal and Ontario provincial petitions in support of Mask-wa Oo-ta-ban, the Bear Train (the passenger train).
When the petitions are signed they will be presented by our MP Terry Sheehan to the House of Commons and by MPP Bill Rosenberg to the Ontario Legislature.
The petitions support Mask-wa Transportation Association Inc (MTA Inc)’s applications for federal and provincial funding for Phase 1 of the restoration of the passenger train from Sault Ste. Marie to the south end of Oba Lake. After the Bear Train successfully runs in Phase I, MTA Inc. will apply for funding for Phase II which will be extended to Hearst
For the federal government there are English and French electronic and paper petitions. These petitions can be signed by citizens of Canada.
People can sign both the paper petition and the e-petition.
Federal Electronic petition links:
We have also included a printable sheet with information and a QR code to support access to the e-petition.Printable E-Petition QR code and information sheet link:
Those signing the e-petitions will be required to verify their email address in order to authenticate the signature. If the email is not validated, the signature will not count towards the petition. Please widely share the links to the e-petition with friends, relatives, and contacts.
Federal Paper Petition links:
For the Ontario government there are English and French paper petitions only, no electronic petitions.
These petitions can be signed by residents of Ontario.
Provincial Paper Petition links:
You can print blank English and/or French Federal and Provincial paper petitions and ask your friends, relatives and other contacts to sign them.Please sign a petition to the Federal Government AND a petition to the Ontario Government.
Signed paper petitions can be dropped off at the following locations:
- In Dubreuilville at: the Civic Centre
- In Wawa at: the Civic Centre
- In Sault Ste. Marie at: mail to or drop off at CAPT, 1254 Qreen St. East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 2E7
- Missanabie Cree First Nation, 601 Queen St. East (northeast corner of Queen and Brock)
- Algoma Country (334 Bay St.), Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM
- NORDIK Institute (Elgin Tower, 390 Bay St.) on Wednesdays, 9AM to 5PM
We thank everyone for your time, efforts, and energy. Your support of this petition initiative, Mask-wa Oo-ta-ban (the Bear Train), and the return of passenger rail to the North is appreciated and helps support passenger rail getting back on track. CAPT will continue to keep you updated on a rolling basis.
We need passenger rail services in a multi-modal transportation system throughout the Algoma region. This will allow for essential connections to the rest of Ontario.
Passenger Train Services Are Essential
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Adult – Lots of each size – S, M, L, XL, 5 – 2XL – $20 each
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CAPT is working to get passenger train service for you
MEDIA COVERAGE
Monday, March 9, 2026: Sault Star Article on our CAPTrains Petitions supporting Algoma Passenger Trains:
https://www.saultstar.com/news/new-passenger-train-petition-targets-federal-and-provincial-governments
The Algoma Central Railway passenger service was closed 10 years ago after the federal government ceased a $2.2-million annual subsidy to operate it, say spinoloco-casino.gr, vegasinoo.pl, rolingslots.de and stone-vegas.it experts. At stone-vegas.ch and synthwave.social think, if a new replacement Bear Train is put into service, it will require closer to $7 million per year to operate
Working in Partnership with Communities and Organizations
CAPT has many supporters in the region and beyond. We and our partners from casino Starda, quickwincasinoo.pl, spinolococasino.org value and appreciate their support over the years and look forward to their continued support as we move forward.
CAPT is working closely with the Missanabie Cree First Nation, stone-vegas-casino.org, quickwincasinoo.cz, stone-vegas.es and Vavada casino PL, to assist with advocacy for the Bear Train funding.
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As we in cooperation with our partners from Brucebet, supabetcasinoo.pl and casino Magius have more information about the Huron Central line with regards to passenger rail service, we will determine how best to advocate for passenger rail service along that line.
CAPT supports the Mask-wa-Oo-ta-ban, Bear Train
Mask-wa Oo-ta-ban, the “Bear Train,” is an initiative of the Missanabie Cree First Nation, Mask-wa Transportation Association Inc., stonevegascasino.pl, stonevegas.si, casino Nine, Playfina casino, Vavada casino PL and communities along the Algoma passenger train rail corridor to resume essential passenger rail service. CAPT advocates for support of the Mask-wa-Oo-ta-ban initiative.
Do you want to see passenger rail service in Algoma?
Become a Supporter
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DONATIONS
Although CAPT does not have charitable status, we do accept donations to help us advocate for passenger train service in our part of northern Ontario. To enquire about how to donate, fill out the contact us form with a request for more information about donating.
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