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N., S.& T. TO EXTEND LINE
From Port Colborne East Along Lake Shore
Application Made to Cross Canal at Killaly Street
[Peoples Press, 26 March 1912]
Port Colborne, March 25- It is learned here that the Niagara, St. Catharines & Toronto electric railway has made application to the government for the right to build a bridge across the canal at Killaly street. With this privilege secured the railway will be in a position to carry out the extension of its line from Port Colborne east along the lake shore to Crystal Beach and Fort Erie, and it is believed that the line will be built at least as far as Crystal Beach this year.
It was at first intended that the trolley should cross the canal at its present Port Colborne terminus-Charlotte street-but these plans had to be changed on account of the Grand Trunk’s intention to build extensive yards on the east side, which the trolley would be unable to cross.
The proposed bridge places the trolley in a position to compete for the freight business of the steel plant and other industries to locate on the east side. It is also reported that the C.P.R. will build a branch line from Welland to Port Colborne, and will use the bridge with the trolley to reach the east side of Port Colborne.
With the trolley running to the east side, the railway facilities of Port Colborne will be greatly improved, and residents of the east side see in it an opportunity for a trolley service that will be a great advantage to them.
Developments are coming in rapid succession in Port Colborne at the present time.
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