Pedestrian struck and killed by train in Nepean
Police say a 55-year-old man was hit by a VIA train at the intersection of Merivale and MacFarlane roads. The man was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Continue reading
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NCC CEO Mark Kristmanson violated ethics rules: report
The violations stem from invitations to events held by five organizations that the NCC had a working relationship with. Continue reading
Via Rail places $989M train order with Siemens over Bombardier for key rail corridor
Via Rail has selected Germany’s Siemens over Bombardier Inc. for a $989-million contract. Continue reading
Rail passengers bound for the north arrive in Churchill
After a long awaited return to rail access, passengers rolled in to Churchill, Man., Tuesday as area residents snapped photos and cheered. Continue reading
First VIA Rail passenger train in 18 months leaves Winnipeg for Churchill
After months of waiting on track repairs, the people of Winnipeg can once again just hop on a train destined for Churchill. Continue reading
Quebec angry as Ottawa says Bombardier can’t be favoured for Via Rail train contract
François Legault said “it makes no sense” for Ottawa to let Via Rail award a major contract without ensuring any jobs are created in Canada. Continue reading
Passenger rail service to return to Churchill in early December
The town of Churchill’s passenger rail service will resume within the week. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Foul play not suspected in Brant County train fatality
Police say a Via Rail train carrying about 300 people was travelling in Brant County on Sunday when it collided with a pedestrian on the tracks. Continue reading
Via Rail warns of delays through Montreal due to Turcot Interchange work
Via Rail says passengers travelling through Montreal could be delayed for up to 45 minutes starting Friday because of infrastructure work in the city. Continue reading