Category Archives for "Intercity Rail and Bus"

VIA 6505, Train 1 at Coteau du Lak, Que on October 8, 1987

Jan 15

30 Years of Isolation

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus

On January 15, 1990, sweeping cuts to passenger rail across Canada came into effect. We all remember the loss of iconic long-distance trains like the Atlantic through St. John, and the Canadian on its southern route through Thunder Bay, Regina, Calgary and Banff. Peterborough, Ontario lost its connection to Toronto, and countless smaller communities like […]

Sep 17

Charny station reopens, will include a railway museum

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus , Latest News , Quebec

Le Groupe TRAQ became the principal tenant of VIA Rail’s Charny station on September 1, 2019. This new location will allow the group to display its collection of railway artifacts in a museum and ensure the quality of hospitality at the station for VIA Rail passengers. VIA Rail reopened the station in June, after being […]

Sep 12

Category Archives for "Intercity Rail and Bus"

30 Years of Isolation

Charny station reopens, will include a railway museum

Ideas in Motion 2019 – Cape Breton Needs Rail Service

Ideas in Motion 2019 – A Vision for Renewed VIA Rail Service in the Maritimes

Ideas in Motion 2019 – Rebuilding a National Passenger Network