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Jan 31

VIA Rail Long-Distance Fleet focus of Transport Action federal budget recommendations

Transport Action Canada has submitted its recommendations for consideration in federal budget 2024. As with our submission in 2023, the first item is the replacement of VIA Rail’s long-distance fleet, and this issue now has added urgency. If the Crown Corporation is not permitted to issue the RFP this year, it would not be possible […]

Jan 15

Transport Action Canada’s Submission to Budget 2024

By Transport Action | Letters , National News

Transport Action Canada made a written submission to the federal budget consultation for the 2024 federal budget. Seven key recommendations were made: 1. Provide VIA Rail Canada with at least $1.5bn capital funding over tenyears to completely renew Canada’s long‐distance train fleet, includingproviding barrier‐free accessible cabins on all overnight trains. 2. Provide funding to address […]

Taylor Bachrach MP speaking to introduce Bill C-371, the Rail Passenger Priority Act

Dec 16

Taylor Bachrach Proposes Rail Passenger Priority Act

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , National News

Taylor Bachrach, MP for Skeena—Bulkley Valley and NDP Transport Critic introduced Bill C-371 the Rail Passenger Priority Act for a First Reading in the House of Commons on December 13, 2023. “As many in this chamber know, Canada lags behind much of the world when it comes to passenger rail. One of the key reasons […]

VIA Rail Ticket, as issued by the previous reservation system.

Nov 28

New reservation system brings changes to VIA Rail fares

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus

VIA Rail finally launched its new reservation system on November 18, 2023, after having announced and then deferring several previous target dates over the past year. The new system brings many improvements, including seat selection, and its launch has been accompanied by changes in pricing, including considerably cheaper flexible “Plus” fares, but there are some […]

VIA 606, the eastbound Abitibi, follows the shore of Lake Masketsi. Photo by Julien Boiley

Nov 26

Celebrate World Sustainable Transport Day

By Transport Action | National News

Whether we are exploring urban neighbourhoods, getting to work, visiting family and friends, or making a trip across the country, choosing sustainable modes of transportation, where they’re available, is better for our health and one of the most impactful things we can do to look after our environment. Transport Action Canada campaigns to ensure that […]