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VIA Rail Canada announces temporary job cuts due to COVID-19
As a result of COVID-19 impacting passenger numbers, VIA Rail Canada has announced a number of temporary management and professional employees layoffs.
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Safety at level crossings: Evaluate, engage and enforce
Isabelle Fonverne, Senior Advisor for Safety at the International Union of Railways (UIC), writes that, to better address risks at level crossings, soft or harder measures must be taken not only by the railways, but also by the road sector and relevant authorities.
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VIA Rail launches procurement process to modernise its maintenance centres
Ahead of the arrival of its new fleet of trains expected in 2022, VIA Rail Canada has issued Requests for Qualifications to modernise its Montréal and Toronto maintenance centres.
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VIA Rail Canada reports Q3 ridership and passenger revenue increases
VIA Rail Canada has reported an increase in ridership and in passenger revenues for the third quarter of 2019, compared to the same period in 2018.
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Funding secured to explore Quebec City–Toronto high-frequency services
The Government of Canada and Canada Infrastructure Bank have announced funding to take the next steps in exploring a modernised passenger rail system with a dedicated track along Canada’s most densely populated region and busiest transportation corridor.
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Siemens Canada to replace VIA Rail’s Québec-Windsor Corridor fleet
Starting in 2022, millions of VIA Rail passengers travelling in Canada’s busiest corridor will enjoy an era of brand new trains.
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Railway Association of Canada reveals 2018 Safety Award winners
Creative, new and effective initiatives to enhance safety across the Canadian rail network have been awarded by the Railway Association of Canada.
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VIA Rail considers four companies for the manufacture of their new fleet
With a brand-new fleet of modern trains servicing the Quebec City-Windsor corridor, VIA Rail will offer customers a renewed and improved travel experience…
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Rolling Stock Developments In-Depth Focus 2018
The rail sector is changing at rapid pace with numerous innovative digital technologies now playing a crucial role in how tracks are run and maintained. Among these modern infrastructure changes, the development of rolling stock should not be overlooked – the comfort and performance of trains is just as important…
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VIA Rail celebrates achievements and resolves contribution to a sustainable future
Last year marked an important landmark in the history of VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) as the company celebrated its 40th anniversary. In the 2017 Sustainable Mobility Report, Canada’s national passenger rail carrier highlighted their plans to transform mobility and contribute to Canada’s growth.
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VIA Rail Canada launches RFQ for manufacturer of new fleet
The fleet renewal is part of VIA Rail's transformation plan to lead Canadians towards a more sustainable future with an improved transport network…
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VIA Rail Canada awards $54 million accessibility contract to Bombardier
The agreed renovations of VIA Rail Canada’s train cars will save money, reduce pollution, increase job prospects within the region and greatly enhance the comfort and accessibility of the transport network…
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Government of Canada to fund new fleet for VIA Rail
The Government of Canada has announced that it will provide funding for VIA Rail – Canada's national rail passenger service – to replace its fleet in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor...
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Highest revenue month on record for VIA Rail Canada
A 12 per cent increase compared to 2016 brings VIA Rail Canada 1.2 million passengers in the third quarter…
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Building passenger rail: the answer to congestion in Canada…
4 February 2016 | By Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, President and Chief Executive Officer, VIA Rail Canada
We are at critical point in Canada with respect to the mobility of the population. Road congestion in and out of urban centres is growing and there is no relief in sight. Airports are reaching capacity. And, in times of inclement weather, road travel remains unreliable. With limited investment options…