[Dengler Avenue]

My other reason is this: If Ontario Northland takes over some of the rail tracks, it has the final say on whether or not to provide train ferry during highway closures. (I hope it actually does it though.)

For instance, Highway 11 is very susceptible to closures around Temagami. Then, Northland can run train ferries between there and North Bay so cars don't have to go through Quebec.