Via Rail must improve service, punctuality despite good management, says Auditor-General

Karen Hogan gave solid marks to Crown corporation’s management practices, but says Via has failed to improve its on-time performance ...
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The Canadian train travel mistakes you’ll want to avoid

Canadian train trips attract travelers who want steady views, long stretches of quiet travel, and a simpler way to cross distant regions. Many passengers arrive expecting systems similar to Europe or ...
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VIA Rail Adventures: Atlantic Canada’s Only Passenger Train

Sixth and final of a series: During August and early September of 2023, I spent much of a five-week period on VIA Rail, riding that railroad’s obscure “Adventure” routes. I had made it as far west as ...
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I spent 6 hours in business class on a Canadian train for $200. It was more luxurious than Amtrak trains in the US.

I booked a business-class ticket on a Via Rail Canada train from Toronto to Montreal in 2022. For $200, I sat in a business-class seat with two tables and complimentary meal and drink service. I ...
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Via Rail ‘needs to improve its service’ despite solid management: auditor general

A new report from Canada’s auditor general says Via Rail needs to improve its service, even as she gave solid marks to the ...