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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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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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
Transport Action Canada has submitted a question for VIA Rail Canada’s 2025 Annual Public Meeting asking for a return to open meetings and answering all questions.
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