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Alstom to supply 313 railcars to VIA Rail Canada

Alstom has signed a contract with VIA Rail Canada for the design, manufacture and maintenance of 313 Adessia…
#Canada #Adessia #Alstom #Contract #maintenance #VIARailCanada
https://www.europesays.com/canada/198795/

Feds announce $4.7B for new Via Rail passenger cars to be build in Ontario, Quebec

The federal government is investing more than $4.7 billion for VIA Rail to acquire and maintain 313 new passenger…
#Canada #AlstomCanada #passengerrail #Pomerleau #VIARailCanada #VIARail'sFleetReplacementProgram
https://www.europesays.com/canada/196005/

Government of Canada Invests $1.95 Billion in VIA Rail Train Fleet

The Government of Canada has announced a 1.95 billion CAD investment to renew VIA Rail Canada’s long-distance, regional…
#Canada #Stadler #VIARailCanada
https://www.europesays.com/canada/153918/

#beautifulbc #ViaRailCanada

#beautifulbc #ViaRailCanada

#beautifulbc #ViaRailCanada

#beautifulbc #ViaRailCanada

#beautifulbc #ViaRailCanada

Projet de TGV: un train «inutile» pour les gens du Nord selon un député fédéral
#viarailcanada #sudburywhiteriver #northbay #thunderbay #norddelontario #traindepassagers
https://onfr.tfo.org/projet-de-tgv-un-train-inutile-pour-les-gens-du-nord-selon-un-depute-federal/

Assemblée publique annuelle de VIA Rail
#viarailcanada #NorddelOntario #lecanadien #sudburywhiteriver #traindepassagers

https://media.viarail.ca/fr/communiques/2026/rail-tiendra-assemblee-publique-annuelle-16-juillet-2026

Cette année, le public pourra une fois de plus soumettre ses questions à VIA Rail en ligne sur la page de l'Assemblée publique annuelle.

https://corpo.viarail.ca/fr/2026-assemblee-publique-annuelle-soumettre-question

VIA Rail Annual Public Meeting
#viarailcanada #passengerrail #northernontario #TheCanadian #SudburyWhiteRiverTrain

https://media.viarail.ca/en/press-releases/2026/rail-hold-its-annual-public-meeting-july-16-2026

The public is invited to submit their questions to VIA Rail online through the Annual Public Meeting webpage.

https://corpo.viarail.ca/en/2026-public-annual-meeting-send-question

Bélanger advocating for Via Rail Budd Car improvements
#viarailcanada #sudburywhiteriver #passengerrail #northernontario #buddcar
https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/belanger-advocating-for-via-rail-budd-car-improvements-12134211

VIA RAIL INVESTIT 150 M$ POUR MODERNISER SES VOITURES-LITS, AMÉLIORANT L’EXPÉRIENCE PASSAGER ET SOUTENANT DES EMPLOIS CANADIENS
#viarailcanada #traindepassagers #lecanadien #NorddelOntario
https://media.viarail.ca/fr/communiques/2026/rail-investit-150-m-moderniser-voitures-lits-ameliorant-lexperience-passager-soutenant-emplois-canadiens

VIA RAIL INVESTS $150 MILLION TO MODERNIZE SLEEPER CARS, ENHANCING PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND SUPPORTING CANADIAN JOBS
#viarailcanada #passengerrail #northernontario #TheCanadian https://media.viarail.ca/en/press-releases/2026/rail-invests-150-million-modernize-sleeper-cars-enhancing-passenger-experience-and-supporting-canadian-jobs

Via Rail ‘needs to improve its service’ despite solid management: auditor general
#viarailcanada #passengerrail #canada #northernontario
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/via-rail-needs-to-improve-its-service-despite-solid-management-auditor-general/

Budd Car is out of service until later this month
#viarailcanada #sudburywhiterivertrain #passengerail #northernontario #wheresourtrain
https://www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/video/2026/02/12/budd-car-is-out-of-service-until-later-this-month/

Via Rail CEO stepping down as Crown corporation faces increasing scrutiny #viarailcanada #viarail #passengerrail #northernontario https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/via-rail-ceo-stepping-down-9.7018907

Déclaration du ministre MacKinnon au sujet de la démission du président et premier dirigeant de VIA Rail
#viarailcanada #traindepassagers #Canada #NorddelOntario
https://www.canada.ca/fr/transports-canada/nouvelles/2025/12/declaration-du-ministre-mackinnon-au-sujet-de-la-demission-du-president-et-premier-dirigeant-de-via-rail.html

VIA Rail Reports Strong Results from Canada Strong Programme https://www.byteseu.com/1347911/ #Canada #VIARailCanada

Shout out to staff and crew getting everyone where they need to be today on #viarailcanada #viarail Many delays related the incident in Brampton today

Wow! I'm hooked on #VIArail it's such a great way to #travel and see this amazing country that us #Canada. The #Skeena from #Jasper #Alberta to #PrinceRupert with an overnight in #PrinceGeorge is stunning. The return trip feels like a new trip not a repeat of your trip there. We want to do this route in every season. Ugh, Canada is so amazing.
#CanadaStrong #Canadian #train #ViaRailCanada #rail #BC
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Wow! I'm hooked on #VIArail it's such a great way to #travel and see this amazing country that us #Canada. The #Skeena from #Jasper #Alberta to #PrinceRupert with an overnight in #PrinceGeorge is stunning. The return trip feels like a new trip not a repeat of your trip there. We want to do this route in every season. Ugh, Canada is so amazing.
#CanadaStrong #Canadian #train #ViaRailCanada #rail #BC
2/2

Wow! I'm hooked on #VIArail it's such a great way to #travel and see this amazing country that us #Canada. The #Skeena from #Jasper #Alberta to #PrinceRupert with an overnight in #PrinceGeorge is stunning. The return trip feels like a new trip not a repeat of your trip there. We want to do this route in every season. Ugh, Canada is so amazing.
#CanadaStrong #Canadian #train #ViaRailCanada #rail #BC
2/2

Wow! I'm hooked on #VIArail it's such a great way to #travel and see this amazing country that us #Canada. The #Skeena from #Jasper #Alberta to #PrinceRupert with an overnight in #PrinceGeorge is stunning. The return trip feels like a new trip not a repeat of your trip there. We want to do this route in every season. Ugh, Canada is so amazing.
#CanadaStrong #Canadian #train #ViaRailCanada #rail #BC
2/2

Wow! I'm hooked on #VIArail it's such a great way to #travel and see this amazing country that us #Canada. The #Skeena from #Jasper #Alberta to #PrinceRupert with an overnight in #PrinceGeorge is stunning. The return trip feels like a new trip not a repeat of your trip there. We want to do this route in every season. Ugh, Canada is so amazing.
#CanadaStrong #Canadian #train #ViaRailCanada #rail #BC
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Wow! I'm hooked on #VIArail it's such a great way to #travel and see this amazing country that us #Canada. The #Skeena from #Jasper #Alberta to #PrinceRupert with an overnight in #PrinceGeorge is stunning. The return trip feels like a new trip not a repeat of your trip there. We want to do this route in every season. Ugh, Canada is so amazing.
#CanadaStrong #Canadian #train #ViaRailCanada #rail #BC
1/2

Wow! I'm hooked on #VIArail it's such a great way to #travel and see this amazing country that us #Canada. The #Skeena from #Jasper #Alberta to #PrinceRupert with an overnight in #PrinceGeorge is stunning. The return trip feels like a new trip not a repeat of your trip there. We want to do this route in every season. Ugh, Canada is so amazing.
#CanadaStrong #Canadian #train #ViaRailCanada #rail #BC
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I am trying to find some good video of #PrinceRupert #BritishColumbia because we are interested in using the #CanadaStrongPass for our family to travel from #Jasper #Alberta to Prince Rupert on #VIArailCanada

There aren't many videos and not many good ones. But, I did come across this interesting one about #CanadaC3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVJ739zLzKM&t=1

Canada C3 looks like that was awesome I'm disappointed I didn't hear about this back in 2017.

https://canadac3.ca/en/homepage/

I am trying to find some good video of #PrinceRupert #BritishColumbia because we are interested in using the #CanadaStrongPass for our family to travel from #Jasper #Alberta to Prince Rupert on #VIArailCanada

There aren't many videos and not many good ones. But, I did come across this interesting one about #CanadaC3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVJ739zLzKM&t=1

Canada C3 looks like that was awesome I'm disappointed I didn't hear about this back in 2017.

https://canadac3.ca/en/homepage/

I am trying to find some good video of #PrinceRupert #BritishColumbia because we are interested in using the #CanadaStrongPass for our family to travel from #Jasper #Alberta to Prince Rupert on #VIArailCanada

There aren't many videos and not many good ones. But, I did come across this interesting one about #CanadaC3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVJ739zLzKM&t=1

Canada C3 looks like that was awesome I'm disappointed I didn't hear about this back in 2017.

https://canadac3.ca/en/homepage/

I am trying to find some good video of #PrinceRupert #BritishColumbia because we are interested in using the #CanadaStrongPass for our family to travel from #Jasper #Alberta to Prince Rupert on #VIArailCanada

There aren't many videos and not many good ones. But, I did come across this interesting one about #CanadaC3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVJ739zLzKM&t=1

Canada C3 looks like that was awesome I'm disappointed I didn't hear about this back in 2017.

https://canadac3.ca/en/homepage/

I am trying to find some good video of #PrinceRupert #BritishColumbia because we are interested in using the #CanadaStrongPass for our family to travel from #Jasper #Alberta to Prince Rupert on #VIArailCanada

There aren't many videos and not many good ones. But, I did come across this interesting one about #CanadaC3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVJ739zLzKM&t=1

Canada C3 looks like that was awesome I'm disappointed I didn't hear about this back in 2017.

https://canadac3.ca/en/homepage/

This is above my head but I hope #VIA wins. All I know is that the track from Ottawa to the main line is stupid slow due to CN not doing maintenance on their track and that needs to be fixed (I'm sure there's other issues).

The only option I see here is VIA building their own track.

#VIA and #CN in Federal Court - The Facts | Trackside Treasure

#viarail #viarailcanada #cnrail #cdnpoli #canpoli

http://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.com/2025/01/via-and-cn-in-federal-court-facts.html

This is above my head but I hope #VIA wins. All I know is that the track from Ottawa to the main line is stupid slow due to CN not doing maintenance on their track and that needs to be fixed (I'm sure there's other issues).

The only option I see here is VIA building their own track.

#VIA and #CN in Federal Court - The Facts | Trackside Treasure

#viarail #viarailcanada #cnrail #cdnpoli #canpoli

http://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.com/2025/01/via-and-cn-in-federal-court-facts.html

This is above my head but I hope #VIA wins. All I know is that the track from Ottawa to the main line is stupid slow due to CN not doing maintenance on their track and that needs to be fixed (I'm sure there's other issues).

The only option I see here is VIA building their own track.

#VIA and #CN in Federal Court - The Facts | Trackside Treasure

#viarail #viarailcanada #cnrail #cdnpoli #canpoli

http://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.com/2025/01/via-and-cn-in-federal-court-facts.html

This is above my head but I hope #VIA wins. All I know is that the track from Ottawa to the main line is stupid slow due to CN not doing maintenance on their track and that needs to be fixed (I'm sure there's other issues).

The only option I see here is VIA building their own track.

#VIA and #CN in Federal Court - The Facts | Trackside Treasure

#viarail #viarailcanada #cnrail #cdnpoli #canpoli

http://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.com/2025/01/via-and-cn-in-federal-court-facts.html

This is above my head but I hope #VIA wins. All I know is that the track from Ottawa to the main line is stupid slow due to CN not doing maintenance on their track and that needs to be fixed (I'm sure there's other issues).

The only option I see here is VIA building their own track.

#VIA and #CN in Federal Court - The Facts | Trackside Treasure

#viarail #viarailcanada #cnrail #cdnpoli #canpoli

http://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.com/2025/01/via-and-cn-in-federal-court-facts.html

IT'S TRAIN TIME! *TOOT TOOT*

First time on #ViaRailCanada's new train set. Treated myself to a #Kaydo seat.

cc. @tops @kaydo

IT'S TRAIN TIME! *TOOT TOOT*

First time on #ViaRailCanada's new train set. Treated myself to a #Kaydo seat.

cc. @tops @kaydo

IT'S TRAIN TIME! *TOOT TOOT*

First time on #ViaRailCanada's new train set. Treated myself to a #Kaydo seat.

cc. @tops @kaydo

IT'S TRAIN TIME! *TOOT TOOT*

First time on #ViaRailCanada's new train set. Treated myself to a #Kaydo seat.

cc. @tops @kaydo

IT'S TRAIN TIME! *TOOT TOOT*

First time on #ViaRailCanada's new train set. Treated myself to a #Kaydo seat.

cc. @tops @kaydo

https://www.viarail.ca/en/offers/frequent-railers

Via Rail is now offering Discount Cards for frequent train riders!!

Check the page out for exact price discounts (between 15-40% depending on corridors you take). Can be used up to 40 times it seems! Quite tempting to be honest.

#viarail #boringtravel #canada #train #trains #traintravel #viarailcanada

https://www.viarail.ca/en/offers/frequent-railers

Via Rail is now offering Discount Cards for frequent train riders!!

Check the page out for exact price discounts (between 15-40% depending on corridors you take). Can be used up to 40 times it seems! Quite tempting to be honest.

#viarail #boringtravel #canada #train #trains #traintravel #viarailcanada

https://www.viarail.ca/en/offers/frequent-railers

Via Rail is now offering Discount Cards for frequent train riders!!

Check the page out for exact price discounts (between 15-40% depending on corridors you take). Can be used up to 40 times it seems! Quite tempting to be honest.

#viarail #boringtravel #canada #train #trains #traintravel #viarailcanada

https://www.viarail.ca/en/offers/frequent-railers

Via Rail is now offering Discount Cards for frequent train riders!!

Check the page out for exact price discounts (between 15-40% depending on corridors you take). Can be used up to 40 times it seems! Quite tempting to be honest.

#viarail #boringtravel #canada #train #trains #traintravel #viarailcanada

https://www.viarail.ca/en/offers/frequent-railers

Via Rail is now offering Discount Cards for frequent train riders!!

Check the page out for exact price discounts (between 15-40% depending on corridors you take). Can be used up to 40 times it seems! Quite tempting to be honest.

#viarail #boringtravel #canada #train #trains #traintravel #viarailcanada

#viarail #via #viarailcanada

Following the introduction of our redesigned VIA Préférence program a few months ago, we’re happy to share that additional changes are coming on July 4, 2024. In particular:

Purchases made with VIA Préférence points will no longer require the payment of taxes in cash or by card. The points required to make a redemption will cover applicable taxes. However, please note that the temporary 30% reduction applied to all redemptions since November 18, 2023, will come to an end.

Payment with points will be more flexible. The items eligible for points redemption will be listed by passenger and trip (departure and return), allowing you to truly personalize your selection of items to purchase with points without having to make separate bookings.

https://www.viarail.ca/en/offers/via-preference/terms-conditions-comparison-2024

#viarail #via #viarailcanada

Following the introduction of our redesigned VIA Préférence program a few months ago, we’re happy to share that additional changes are coming on July 4, 2024. In particular:

Purchases made with VIA Préférence points will no longer require the payment of taxes in cash or by card. The points required to make a redemption will cover applicable taxes. However, please note that the temporary 30% reduction applied to all redemptions since November 18, 2023, will come to an end.

Payment with points will be more flexible. The items eligible for points redemption will be listed by passenger and trip (departure and return), allowing you to truly personalize your selection of items to purchase with points without having to make separate bookings.

https://www.viarail.ca/en/offers/via-preference/terms-conditions-comparison-2024

#viarail #via #viarailcanada

Following the introduction of our redesigned VIA Préférence program a few months ago, we’re happy to share that additional changes are coming on July 4, 2024. In particular:

Purchases made with VIA Préférence points will no longer require the payment of taxes in cash or by card. The points required to make a redemption will cover applicable taxes. However, please note that the temporary 30% reduction applied to all redemptions since November 18, 2023, will come to an end.

Payment with points will be more flexible. The items eligible for points redemption will be listed by passenger and trip (departure and return), allowing you to truly personalize your selection of items to purchase with points without having to make separate bookings.

https://www.viarail.ca/en/offers/via-preference/terms-conditions-comparison-2024

#viarail #via #viarailcanada

Following the introduction of our redesigned VIA Préférence program a few months ago, we’re happy to share that additional changes are coming on July 4, 2024. In particular:

Purchases made with VIA Préférence points will no longer require the payment of taxes in cash or by card. The points required to make a redemption will cover applicable taxes. However, please note that the temporary 30% reduction applied to all redemptions since November 18, 2023, will come to an end.

Payment with points will be more flexible. The items eligible for points redemption will be listed by passenger and trip (departure and return), allowing you to truly personalize your selection of items to purchase with points without having to make separate bookings.

https://www.viarail.ca/en/offers/via-preference/terms-conditions-comparison-2024

#viarail #via #viarailcanada

Following the introduction of our redesigned VIA Préférence program a few months ago, we’re happy to share that additional changes are coming on July 4, 2024. In particular:

Purchases made with VIA Préférence points will no longer require the payment of taxes in cash or by card. The points required to make a redemption will cover applicable taxes. However, please note that the temporary 30% reduction applied to all redemptions since November 18, 2023, will come to an end.

Payment with points will be more flexible. The items eligible for points redemption will be listed by passenger and trip (departure and return), allowing you to truly personalize your selection of items to purchase with points without having to make separate bookings.

https://www.viarail.ca/en/offers/via-preference/terms-conditions-comparison-2024

🎙️ “The Future of Commuter Rail in B.C” https://overcast.fm/+G72MYA7mY

Interesting interview with the head of Via Rail Canada. I think BC is a particularly challenging space for intercity rail.

#ViaRail #ViaRailCanada #Canada #Vancouver #BritishColumbia #rail #transit

🎙️ “The Future of Commuter Rail in B.C” https://overcast.fm/+G72MYA7mY

Interesting interview with the head of Via Rail Canada. I think BC is a particularly challenging space for intercity rail.

#ViaRail #ViaRailCanada #Canada #Vancouver #BritishColumbia #rail #transit

A few weeks ago, Via Rail told me I could file an access to information request to get basic information about ventilation on their new trains.

Today I learned a friend measured 760ppm CO2. That's excellent!

I've emailed them back to ask about filtration, and mentioned that I'm puzzled by their reluctance to share such outstanding results.

#CO2 #Covid #ventilation #viarailcanada

A few weeks ago, Via Rail told me I could file an access to information request to get basic information about ventilation on their new trains.

Today I learned a friend measured 760ppm CO2. That's excellent!

I've emailed them back to ask about filtration, and mentioned that I'm puzzled by their reluctance to share such outstanding results.

#CO2 #Covid #ventilation #viarailcanada

A few weeks ago, Via Rail told me I could file an access to information request to get basic information about ventilation on their new trains.

Today I learned a friend measured 760ppm CO2. That's excellent!

I've emailed them back to ask about filtration, and mentioned that I'm puzzled by their reluctance to share such outstanding results.

#CO2 #Covid #ventilation #viarailcanada

A few weeks ago, Via Rail told me I could file an access to information request to get basic information about ventilation on their new trains.

Today I learned a friend measured 760ppm CO2. That's excellent!

I've emailed them back to ask about filtration, and mentioned that I'm puzzled by their reluctance to share such outstanding results.

#CO2 #Covid #ventilation #viarailcanada

In gradeschool we did the requisite Trip to Ottawa by train from Winnipeg. We arrived 18 hours late, not even the same day we'd been scheduled to arrive. This was during the last Pearson days, and very little has improved since then.

As they say, in Canadian English we have no word for 'train'.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/taylor-bachrach-train-1.7061205

#canpol #ViaRailCanada #TrainTravel

In gradeschool we did the requisite Trip to Ottawa by train from Winnipeg. We arrived 18 hours late, not even the same day we'd been scheduled to arrive. This was during the last Pearson days, and very little has improved since then.

As they say, in Canadian English we have no word for 'train'.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/taylor-bachrach-train-1.7061205

#canpol #ViaRailCanada #TrainTravel