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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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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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus
VIA Rail’s quarterly report for the first three months of 2025 shows that on time performance plummeted from 72% the year before to just 30%, largely due to speed restrictions imposed by CN on the new Venture trains in the corridor. While many passengers understand that Canada’s national passenger railway in not the master of […]
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By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus
With High Frequency Rail (HFR) finally approved as Alto HSR, but not expected be operational until the 2039 or later, Canada also needs to increase the capacity and reliability of VIA Rail’s existing Quebec-Windsor Corridor network to meet current and future passenger demand over the next decade, at least. Heavily booked trains are a good […]
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By Transport Action | Urban Transit
Transport Action board members attended the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) conference in Toronto from November 17-20, 2024 and the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium’s (CUTRIC) Zero Emission Transit and Mobility Conference, held in Burlington in October. Ongoing collaboration with both of these industry organizations is vital to furthering our advocacy for passengers […]
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