Reconnecting the Fraser Valley
with Passenger Rail
Publicly owned rail infrastructure already connects Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Modern passenger rail is more achievable than ever.
Proudly Supported by the Township of Langley
The Big Opportunity
We already have the corridor.
One of the biggest barriers to passenger rail is finding and securing the land. In the South Fraser region, that work has largely already been done.
The existing 99 km interurban rail corridor connects key communities from Surrey through Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack. With population growth, highway congestion and rising transportation costs, this corridor represents a practical opportunity for regional passenger rail.
Why This Matters Now
The Fraser Valley is growing FAST.
More people are living, working, studying and travelling across the South Fraser region than ever before. Communities that were once considered separate are now deeply connected by jobs, schools, healthcare, shopping, recreation and family life.
Highway 1 cannot be the only long-term answer. Regional passenger rail would give residents another reliable way to move between communities.
Publicly Owned. Already Built.
This is not about starting from scratch.
The interurban corridor is a rare public asset. Instead of building an entirely new route, South Fraser Community Rail Society is focused on reactivating an existing corridor for modern passenger service.
That means the conversation can focus on implementation, partnerships, stations, service planning and community benefit.
Modern Rail Technology Makes This More Achievable
Battery electric rail has changed the conversation.
Recent advances in battery electric passenger rail make it possible to operate modern trains without the same level of infrastructure required for traditional overhead electric systems.
Battery Electric Multiple Units, often called BEMUs, are already in use or being introduced in other parts of the world. This technology may offer a practical, lower-emission option for regional passenger rail in the Fraser Valley.
The technology matters, but the corridor is the story.
What Could This Connect?
A regional rail line could help link people to the places they already travel.
The South Fraser corridor has the potential to connect growing communities, employment centres, schools, healthcare services, town centres and regional transit hubs.
From Surrey and Langley to Abbotsford and Chilliwack, this route could become part of a stronger, more connected transportation network for the Fraser Valley.
A Practical Vision for Regional Mobility
South Fraser Community Rail Society is advocating for a realistic path forward.
Our goal is to build public awareness, support decision-makers and help move the conversation from possibility to planning.
The corridor exists. The need is growing. The technology is improving. Now is the time to look seriously at passenger rail for the Fraser Valley.
Get Involved!
Help support the return of passenger rail to the Fraser Valley.
Learn more about the corridor, share the vision, connect with local leaders and help keep regional passenger rail part of the public conversation.