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VIA Rail launches Montreal–Toronto express trains but cuts service to lakeshore cities

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus

Update: On September 29, VIA rail announced that the pilot project had been suspended due to “operational constraints” with CN, the host railway, with all trains continuing to make their normal scheduled stops. VIA Rail is launching non-stop Montreal–Toronto trains starting on September 29, 2025 as a three-month pilot project, announced on September 19. All […]

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Government puts Alto HSR on the fast track

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus

The federal government appears to finally be moving the Alto High Speed Rail project on to the fast track, recognising its importance as a nation building project, in a victory for our advocacy critiquing the multiple delays and extensions to the timeline imposed since High Frequency Rail was first proposed more than ten years ago. […]

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Federal Budget Submission 2025

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , Interurban Rail and Bus , Urban Transit

A modern and effective rail network for both freight and people, coupled with reliable public transit that empowers all Canadians to travel and access opportunities are vital to strengthening Canada’s economy and resilience in a changing world. The Government of Canada is expected to release its next budget in the fall, and the recommendations in […]

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Fares should be tax-free everywhere in Canada

By Transport Action | Interurban Rail and Bus

If you take any urban public transit service in Canada, the fare you see is the fare you pay. No sales tax is applied to it, which is what we expect for basic services and commodities. The same applies to regional rail and bus including GO Transit, Exo, or West Coast Express. In our submission […]

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VIA Rail must grow to reduce subsidy required

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus

With new corridor fleet deliveries completed this summer and growing demand for travel, VIA Rail should be on track to exceed five million passengers this year. Due to a combination of the issue with CN imposing restrictions on the new Venture trains, and the government’s slowness to resolve it, we’re not getting there yet. And […]

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