VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has been informed that one of its employees working at the Montréal Maintenance Center tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, May 24. This employee has not been at work ...

TORONTO - April 24,1955, was what Canadian Pacific publicity mavens characterized as a "Red Letter Day," because that was when its new silver flagship, the Canadian, debuted with daily departures from ...

Hello and Welcome to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada’s Capital City! Today we’re taking an in-depth look at VIA Rail’s brand new Siemens venture trainsets while en route to Montreal. Trip Information Train: ...

Sixth and final of a series: During August and early September of 2023, I spent much of a five-week period on VIA Rail, riding that railroad’s obscure “Adventure” routes. I had made it as far west as ...

MONTRÉAL, Canada – VIA Rail saw its highest passenger revenue in over four years, with an increase of 10.3% since 2012, and the busiest day, December 23, had VIA Rail trains transporting 16,377 passe ...

I booked a business-class ticket on a Via Rail Canada train from Toronto to Montreal in 2022. For $200, I sat in a business-class seat with two tables and complimentary meal and drink service. I ...

Buttcon and Pomerleau will modernise maintenance centres in Toronto and Montréal. Credit: Steve Winters from Pixabay. Buttcon and Pomerleau have secured contracts from VIA Rail Canada to upgrade its ...

MONTREAL -- VIA Rail Canada, Canada's national rail network, launched a major renovation of its equipment, the purchase of 21 high-speed locomotives and 139 European-style Renaissance passenger cars, ...

Aside from metropolitan areas with established local or regional public transportation, it’s difficult for a non-motorist, non-flyer to get around the United States these days. I rarely fly, but I ...