By Transport Action | National News
Equipment availability of the existing corridor fleet and locomotives is becoming increasingly problematic for VIA Rail as it waits for the delivery of the new Siemens trains. This included the failure of train 79 on September 6, 2022 due to a fuel leak, which was then stranded most of the night waiting for a relief […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , National News
Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, made a commitment during the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow to travel across Canada by rail, conducting climate policy consultations. On July 13, 2022 it was reported that the promised trip had been called off due to the lack of passenger rail […]
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By Transport Action Atlantic | Atlantic , British Columbia , Intercity Rail and Bus , National News , Prairies
VIA Rail Canada has confirmed it is preparing a business case for the renewal of its aging long-haul locomotives and cars – some of which are more than 70 years old. The Crown corporation hosted a virtual “Market-Day” event with suppliers on January 20 to discuss the project and seek their input on various elements […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , National News
Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich—Gulf Islands, has once again introduced the Via Rail Canada Act into Parliament as private member’s bill C-236.[1] The proposed bill’s objective is to give VIA Rail a proper legislative mandate as a Crown Corporation, prevent the privatisation of long-distance routes, and ensure the continuity of existing northern and remote services. […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , National News
On November 30, 2021, VIA Rail formally unveiled the first train in its new corridor fleet to assembled media, politicians, advocates, and fans in Ottawa. This is the culmination many years of work by VIA Rail, who were given permission by the government to start procurement for a new corridor fleet in 2017, and by […]
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