Via Rail Canada

• ‘Like being in prison’: Via Rail passenger says people stranded without food, water on Quebec train

  The expected three-hour ride ended up being a nearly 14-hour journey after Via Rail passengers were stranded for 10 hours in the 'middle of nowhere,' one passenger said.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2024
  
• After passengers stranded for 10 hours in Quebec, federal transport minister to meet with Via Rail

  Via Rail confirmed that passengers were stuck for 10 hours on Saturday when a train broke down between Montreal and Quebec City due to mechanical issues.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2024
  
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• Northumberland County, residents call on Via Rail to reinstate commuter link to Toronto

  Northumberland County is asking residents to weigh in on restoring the commuter rail link, between Kingston and Toronto, in an online survey.

  Economy

  Jul 12, 2022
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• Via Rail averts strike after reaching tentative deal with Unifor

  A late-night statement from Via Rail says the deal, which still has to be ratified by the union, will be retroactive to January 1, 2022 and in effect through December 31, 2024.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2022
• Unifor extends strike deadline for Via Rail employees amid labour negotiations

  Via Rail has narrowly avoided the prospect of immediately suspending services across Canada after a strike deadline was extended to Monday afternoon.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2022
• COVID-19: London, Ont. among regions to see reduced VIA Rail service

  London will see a reduction in VIA Rail services beginning Wednesday, Jan. 19 as part of overall frequency reductions for services in the Quebec City-Windsor corridor.

  Health

  Jan 14, 2022
• Feds set to begin procurement process for Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail corridor

  Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said the final cost could be between $6 billion and $12 billion depending on the final scope. It's currently slated to be done by 2030.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021
• All aboard! Via Rail service returns to London

  London was included in three southwestern Ontario rail corridors that resumed service on Thursday.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2020
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• Via Rail to temporarily lay off 1,000 workers amid rail blockades

  Via says it 'has no choice but to continue the cancellation of its services on a large part of its network' while rail lines in other parts of the country remain closed.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2020
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• Via Rail train partially derails in Halifax, delaying travel

  The train was scheduled to depart from Halifax at 1 p.m., but the trip was cancelled after three cars derailed in the maintenance centre yard.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2018