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August 12, 2024 | Passenger

Via Rail plots a path for transformation

Canada’s passenger operator Via Rail launched a strategic plan earlier this summer. Mark Simmons talks exclusively to president and CEO Mario Péloquin about his ambitions to transform the company’s operations.

June 3, 2024 | North America

Via Rail launches 2030 strategic plan

New strategic plan includes major rolling stock replacement.

October 17, 2023 | Main line

RFP launched for Canada’s High Frequency Rail project

HFR will see dedicated passenger tracks provided in the Quebec City - Toronto corridor.

July 24, 2023 | News

Three consortia in running for Canada’s High Frequency Rail project

The project aims to deliver a 200km/h electrified line from Quebec City to Montreal and Toronto.

March 31, 2023 | Financial

Canada’s 2023 budget includes $C 262m for rail

The budget establishes a Transportation Supply Chain Office.

March 22, 2023 | Passenger

Amtrak’s New York - Montreal Adirondack to resume

International service was suspended for three years during Covid-19 pandemic.

November 9, 2022 | Infrastructure

New body to build and operate Quebec City - Toronto passenger line

A private operator will replace VIA Rail on the route.

May 26, 2022 | Financial

VIA Rail Canada president and CEO resigns

Cynthia Garneau was three years into her five-year tenure.

March 11, 2022 | Main line

Expressions of Interest called for Canadian High Frequency Rail project

Submissions must be made by May 31.

December 1, 2021 | Fleet

Via Rail unveils its new Siemens trains

Interior of Via Rail's new $C 989m Siemens fleet unveiled at Ottawa launch.

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