VIA Rail Reports Stable Ridership and Higher Revenue Despite Operational Constraints Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20260 VIA Rail Canada has reported stable passenger numbers and increased revenue for the 2025 financial year, alongside continued operational and infrastructure pressures. Between 1 January and 31 December 2025, the rail operator carried 4.4 million passengers, broadly consistent with the previous year. Total revenue rose by 36.8 million CAD (7.7%) to
Canada: VIA Rail to Invest $150 Million in Sleeper Car Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20260 VIA Rail Canada has announced a 150 million CAD programme to modernise its fleet of 56 Château and Manor sleeper cars over the next five years. The work will be carried out by CAD Railway Industries at its facility in Lachine, Québec. The upgrades are expected to include improvements to interior
VIA Rail Canada Presents 3-Year Accessibility Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20250 On 3 December, VIA Rail Canada marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at its Ottawa Station, presenting its 2026–2029 Accessibility Plan. VIA Rail’s train service © VIA Rail The plan was recently submitted to the Government of Canada and focuses on three main areas: Integrating accessibility from the start of projects: Ensuring
VIA Rail Marks 70 Years of The Canadian and Plans for Future of Passenger Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20250 VIA Rail Canada has marked the 70th anniversary of The Canadian, the long-distance passenger service operating between Toronto and Vancouver since 1955. The event took place at Vancouver’s Pacific Central Station, recognising the train’s role in linking communities across the country for seven decades. The Canadian © VIA Rail Since its launch, The Canadian
Via Rail Canada Announces Return of Canada Strong Pass Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20250 Via Rail Canada has announced the return of its Canada Strong Pass, which offers free or discounted travel for children, youth and adults aged 18 to 24 during the winter months. The offer is valid on tickets booked for travel between December 12 and January 15 and applies to Escape and
VIA Rail Reports Strong Results from Canada Strong Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 4, 20250 VIA Rail Canada has reported strong participation in the Canada Strong Pass programme, which ran between 20 June and 2 September 2025. More than 50,000 Canadians travelled with free or reduced fares during the summer period, according to newly released figures. The initiative, led by the Government of Canada, was designed to
VIA Rail Canada Launches Flash Sale with $35 Rail Fares Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20250 VIA Rail Canada has launched a three-day flash sale, featuring discounted fares across the Québec City–Windsor corridor and on select regional and long-distance routes. The promotion is running from 26 August to 28 August 2025. Escape Fares from $35 Economy class passengers can take advantage of Escape fares starting at 35 CAD on
VIA Rail Marks 120 Years of The Ocean Train Service from Halifax Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20250 During a ceremony at Halifax Station, VIA Rail Canada celebrated 120 years of continuous service on The Ocean, the country’s oldest named passenger train. First launched in 1904, The Ocean continues to serve as a key transport link between Halifax and Montréal. The Ocean interior © VIA Rail Jonathan Goldbloom, Chairperson of VIA Rail’s
Will Canada’s High-Speed Alto Service Compete with VIA Rail? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20250 Earlier this year, the Canadian government confirmed plans to develop a high-speed rail network connecting major cities from Toronto to Québec City. The project, named Alto, will cover approximately 1,000 kilometres and is expected to reach speeds of up to 300 km/h. The service will include stops in Toronto, Peterborough,
Book Free and Discounted VIA Rail Tickets with Canada Strong Pass Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20250 This summer, children and young adults aged 24 and under can benefit from free or discounted VIA Rail travel across Canada thanks to the Canada Strong Pass. This initiative was promised by the Liberal Party’s Manifesto in the lead up to the 2025 general election, which saw the party, led by
VIA Rail Reports on Growth and Renewal in 2024 Amid Service Challenges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20250 VIA Rail Canada has published its 2024 annual report, highlighting a year of growth and long-term planning amid operational constraints. Notably, the company recorded increased revenues and passenger numbers, launched a new strategic plan, and secured funding for a major fleet renewal, all while addressing performance challenges in key corridors. VIA Rail’s
Via Rail Canada’s On-Time Performance Declines, Ridership Falls Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20250 VIA Rail Canada has reported a substantial decline in on-time performance during the first quarter of 2025, with figures falling to 30%, compared to 72% in the same period last year. The decrease is attributed primarily to infrastructure restrictions introduced by CN Rail across the Québec City–Windsor corridor. These restrictions have contributed
Free VIA Rail Travel for Children and Youths Under Canada Strong Pass Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 Children and young people under the age of 18 will be able to travel for free on VIA Rail this summer when accompanied by a parent, as part of the federal government’s new Canada Strong Pass initiative. The programme was announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly reelected Liberal government and
VIA Rail Canada Launches New Apprenticeship Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20250 VIA Rail Canada has launched its new Locomotive Engineer Apprenticeship Program (LEAP), an initiative to to support individuals living in Northern Manitoba looking to start a career in the rail sector. The programme offers 24 months of paid training and has been developed to support early applicants, those considering mid-career transitions,
VIA Rail Launches Canadian RFQ for Dorval Hub Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20250 VIA Rail Canada has officially launched a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to source a co-development partner for its Dorval hub project. The RFQ seeks both investment in the Dorval station and aid in the advancement of the next phase of the project, which is aimed at providing stronger integration with public
Canada to Develop High-Speed Rail in Toronto-Quebec City Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20250 The Canadian government has confirmed plans to develop a high-speed rail network connecting major cities in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor. The project, named Alto, will cover approximately 1,000 kilometres and is expected to reach speeds of up to 300 km/h. The route will include stops in Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montréal, Laval,
VIA Rail Canada’s Accessibility Efforts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20250 At the end of 2024, Rail Live! took place in Zaragoza, Spain, bringing together industry leaders driving innovation and investment in the global rail sector. As an international event, the conference highlighted shared and varied challenges across nations working to promote the future of rail travel. For example, Catherine Langlois, Lead
Canada: VIA Rail Issues RFQ for New Train Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 11, 20240 VIA Rail Canada has launched a Requests for Qualification (RFQ) for locomotives and cars to replace its Long-Distance, Regional, and Remote (LDRR) train fleet. This marks the first phase of a national project aimed at modernising VIA Rail’s trains, with plans to replace all trains across the country within the next
Canada: VIA Rail Unveils New Fleet in Ontario Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20240 VIA Rail Canada has launched its new fleet in Southwestern Ontario as part of its mission to modernise rail services on the Québec City-Windsor corridor. VIA Rail presented the new trains in London and Windsor in the presence of more than fifty partners and stakeholders © VIA Rail By summer 2025, the entire
VIA Rail to Modernise Maintenance Centres in Toronto and Montréal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 VIA Rail Canada has awarded two contracts for the the modernisation of its maintenance centres in Toronto and Montréal as part of its Corridor Fleet Replacement Program. These upgrades will allow the facilities to become the primary maintenance sites for VIA Rail’s 32 new trains, which were manufactured by Siemens Mobility. A