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VIA Rail and Alto discussed at meeting with Xavier Barsalou-Duval MP

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus

The reliability of the $1bn Siemens Venture train fleet and the restrictions placed upon their operation by CN are two of the most pressing concerns currently facing VIA Rail, and on February 12, 2026 Transport Action Canada board members Harry Gow, David Jeanes, and Terence Johnson met with House of Commons Transportation Committee Vice-Chair and […]

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Siemens failures force VIA Rail cancellations

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus

Fleet availability for the Siemens Venture trains purchased by VIA Rail has plummeted to less than 50% over the winter, far below the industry standard of 90%. This includes the on-route failure on December 10, 2025 which stranded passengers on train 669 overnight at Brockville. Dozens of trains have been unable to start their journeys […]

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VIA Rail travel credits now available online, but Escape fares go online-only

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus

Over the past few months, VIA Rail has had to pay out an astonishing $31 million in travel credits to delayed passengers, with many of the delays stemming from the dispute with CN over grade crossing activation. Until recently, passengers had to phone the call centre to apply the credit to a new reservation, or […]

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CN collision with Exo train attributed to lack of Enhanced Train Control

By Transport Action | Intercity Rail and Bus

Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigation report (R23D0108), released on September 16, 2025, highlighted the lack of fail-safe engineering controls ensure to trains follow signal indications as a key factor in the collision between a Canadian National locomotive and an Exo commuter train at the St-Léonard-Montréal-Nord station on November 21, 2023. The investigation found that the […]

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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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