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May 4, 2026 | News

IRJ news in brief - Fleet: Stadler prepares to deliver new Madrid commuter trains

A round-up of recent fleet supply stories, including Railpool securing a €100m loan from KfW Ipex and the modernisation of 56 sleeping cars for Canada’s Via Rail.

June 16, 2025 | Main line

Via Rail blames CN for drop in punctuality

First quarter punctuality declined massively on Via Rail’s important Québec City - Windsor corridor due to restrictions imposed by CN.

December 11, 2024 | North America

Via Rail issues RFQs for new trains

Manufacturers invited to prequalify for contract to build a new generation of locomotives and coaches.

November 19, 2024 | High-speed

Canada favours 300km/h High Frequency Rail corridor

Reports in the domestic press suggest that the government will confirm a project to build a dedicated high-speed line between Toronto and Quebec City in the coming weeks.

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.

July 15, 2024 | Main line

Canadian government confirms Via Rail fleet replacement funding

Procurement of majority of new passenger fleet will start shortly.

November 16, 2023 | Main line

Amtrak-Via Rail exploring extension of Chicago - Detroit service to Toronto

The plans would restore passenger service through the Detroit River Tunnel for the first time since 1979.

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.

May 25, 2021 | Financial

Via Rail reports steep drops in passenger ridership and revenue in 2020

Severe service disruptions and the Covid-19 pandemic have taken a heavy toll on Via Rail’s performance in 2020.

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