[InfrastructureEnthusiast]

I'm guessing access issues would put a damper on any transit proof of concept as is. Could maybe restart some kind of tourist service though?

I can see a western themed train to Banff during stampede being popular, would be good publicity and help build public support for the expensive parts of the project.

I wonder how much it would take to add some elevators and upgrade the palliser platforms to current access and safety specs?

It could still be cheap and fast to get basic commuter rail going, less than five years if the will was there.