Ladysmith VIA Rail
Posted by: 
elyob
N 48° 59.670 W 123° 48.950
10U E 440321 N 5427165
This unmanned station is located in the centre of town.
Waymark Code: WMDAA2
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 12/13/2011
Views: 4
VIA Rail passenger services were recently discontinued. Therefore, the future of any stations along this line is uncertain.
The E & N Railway arrived in Ladysmith in 1886. This wooden CPR station dates from 1944. To gain access to the station, take Roberts Street across the Trans Canada Highway.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: No
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: E & N (Esquimalt and Nanaimo)
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed
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