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For earthy travellers, @viarailcanada may be almost as frustrating
October 30, 2026 at 7:59 PM
transittoronto.bsky.social
VIA Rail Business Class Lounge In London, Ontario.

#VIARail #Railfanning #London #LondonOntario #VIARAILCANADA
Couches in the business area. Overview of the business lounge area. A seating area with couches surrounded by a semi opaque wall. The coffee machine in the galley area of the business lounge.
October 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
transittoronto.bsky.social
VIA Rail Business Class Lounge at Toronto Union Station.

#VIARail #Railfanning #UnionStation #Toronto #VIARAILCANADA
The business lounge seating area with couches and a TV. The galley area of the lounge, with a non alcoholic mini fridge (that's stocked up constantly) and a coffee machine.
October 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
jeanyip3.bsky.social
Scarborough caucus secured @viarailcanada commitment to 67 weekly stops at Guildwood Station.

We appreciate VIA working with us to commit to a service level that meets the needs of 85% of existing passengers using Guildwood station.

For details see the statement below.

#ScarboroughAgincourt
October 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
northerntracksblog.bsky.social
Powlowski taking up passenger rail ask
#viarailcanada #thunderbay #passengerrail #northernontario www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/p...
UPDATE: Powlowski taking up passenger rail ask
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October 8, 2026 at 9:04 PM
northerntracksblog.bsky.social
(Français) - Mathieu Paquette nommé président et chef de la direction de VIA Rail
#viarailcanada
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MATHIEU PAQUETTE NOMMÉ PRÉSIDENT ET CHEF DE LA DIRECTION DE VIA RAIL | VIA Rail
MONTRÉAL, le 7 octobre 2026 - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) se réjouit de la nomination, par le gouvernement du Canada, de Mathieu Paquette à titre de président et chef de la direction pour un mandat de ...
media.viarail.ca
October 9, 2026 at 12:22 AM
northerntracksblog.bsky.social
Mathieu Paquette appointed president and chief executive officer of VIA Rail
#viarailcanada
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MATHIEU PAQUETTE APPOINTED PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF VIA RAIL | VIA Rail
Montréal, October 7, 2026 - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) welcomes the appointment by the Government of Canada of Mathieu Paquette as President and Chief Executive Officer for a five-year term. Mr. Paque...
media.viarail.ca
October 9, 2026 at 12:24 AM
northerntracksblog.bsky.social
New rail investment opens door to North Shore proposal
#viarailcanada #governmentofcanada #northernontario #sudburywhiterivertrain #lakesuperior #thunderbay #kenora www.kenoraminerandnews.com/news/nationa...
New rail investment opens door to North Shore proposal
A federal investment in new VIA Rail passenger cars should prompt a closer look at extending train service to Thunder Bay, says a northern transportation writer who argues residents need
www.kenoraminerandnews.com
October 7, 2026 at 10:14 PM
fetchfeeds.bsky.social
Trains 84 & 87: Zero On-Time Performance - VIA Rail Service Concerns in Perth-Wellington, MP John Nater Speaks Out. #ViaRailCanada https://fefd.link/elltL
September 11, 2026 at 10:26 AM
northerntracksblog.bsky.social
Thunder Bay on VIA Rail radar, Carney calls it a priority
#viarailcanada #passengerrail #northernontario #thunderbay www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/t...
Thunder Bay on VIA Rail radar, Carney calls it a priority
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September 4, 2026 at 12:03 PM
northerntracksblog.bsky.social
Prime Minister Carney announces the largest investment in VIA Rail’s history to bring passenger rail car manufacturing back to Canada
#viarailcanada #northernontario #sudburywhiterivertrain #TheCanadian #passengerrail
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Backgrounder: Prime Minister Carney announces the largest investment in VIA Rail’s history to bring passenger rail car manufacturing back to Canada
The Government of Canada is investing more than $4.7 billion for VIA Rail to acquire and maintain 313 new passenger rail cars from Alstom Canada for its long-distance, regional and remote services.
tc.canada.ca
September 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM
northerntracksblog.bsky.social
Le premier ministre Carney annonce le plus important investissement dans l’histoire de VIA Rail afin de relancer la fabrication de voitures voyageurs au Canada
#viarailcanada #NordDeLOntario #sudburywhiterivertrain #TheCanadian #passengerrail
tc.canada.ca/fr/transport...
Document d’information : Le premier ministre Carney annonce le plus important investissement dans l’histoire de VIA Rail afin de relancer la fabrication de voitures voyageurs au Canada
Le gouvernement du Canada investit plus de 4,7 milliards de dollars pour permettre à VIA Rail d’acquérir et de maintenir 313 nouvelles voitures voyageurs d’Alstom Canada pour ses services de liaisons ...
tc.canada.ca
September 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
northerntracksblog.bsky.social
VIA Rail Canada Annual Public Meeting
#viarailcanada #passengerrail #northernontario #sudburywhiteriver #TheCanadian
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh3x...
VIA Rail’s 2026 Annual Public Meeting
YouTube video by VIA Rail Canada
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August 26, 2026 at 1:31 PM
northerntracksblog.bsky.social
Assemblée publique annuelle de VIA Rail Canada
#viarailcanada #trainsdepassagers #norddelontario #SudburyWhiteRiver #LeCanadien
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_yJ...
Assemblée publique annuelle 2026 de VIA Rail
YouTube video by VIA Rail Canada
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August 26, 2026 at 1:31 PM
dccwiki.bsky.social
Unfortunately this means the days of the stainless steel fleet CP bought in the 1950s is coming to a close.
#trains

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EXCLUSIVE: First Ride on Canada's NEW TRAINS with @viarailcanada
YouTube video by DownieLive
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February 17, 2025 at 6:19 AM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
So @rebeccachesley.bsky.social lol I’m feeling this is going to be a very long evening. Just stopped again 🥲 and rolling backwards 🙃
Image of an Instagram post Photo of VIA namesake in the background - love the way la voie quon ail My comment - “We'll see @viarailcanada” Image of an Instagram post My train has been delayed by about 2 hours
May 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
photoblair.bsky.social
VIA.

#Toronto #VIARailCanada #Trains #SiemensVenture #Photography
A Siemens Venture train set sits at the VIA Rail Toronto maintenance facility in Toronto Ontario
August 5, 2024 at 11:38 AM
photoblair.bsky.social
"V" is for VIA Concourse Hall

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekV #VIArailCanada #UnionStation #VIAConcourse #Toronto #BlackAndWhite #Photography
Entrance to the VIA Rail concourse at Union Station in Toronto Ontario Canada
May 28, 2024 at 6:08 PM
guytheriault.bsky.social
Say what you will about train travel. But for me it’s a relaxing and civilized way to travel. En route to Quebec City with #VIARailCanada
December 1, 2024 at 5:34 PM
andyfletchertrains.bsky.social
Have a great breakfast with @viarailcanada with my Railroad placemats.
March 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
dewline.bsky.social
I am of like mind re: #VIARailCanada.

#PassengerRail is worth having around.
jahorne.bsky.social Jerome Alexander Horne @jahorne.bsky.social · May 10
Today is National Train Day. We must save our intracity rail transit and intercity rail systems that are under attack. Transit is absolutely essential for supporting and stimulating local economies all across the country with value well beyond simply moving people from A to B.
Me wearing a Fund Public Transit shirt while holding a sign that reads "An Amtrak Served Community."
May 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
northerntracksblog.bsky.social
Passenger Rail Locomotive Assembly Returns to Canada Through a $1.95 Billion Government of Canada Investment #viarailcanada #passengerrail #TheCanadian #sudburywhiteriver #northernontario www.canada.ca/en/transport...
Passenger Rail Locomotive Assembly Returns to Canada Through a $1.95 Billion Government of Canada Investment
Rail helped build Canada, connecting people and communities across vast distances and helping unite the country. Today, a modern and resilient passenger rail network is essential to supporting economi...
www.canada.ca
July 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
northerntracksblog.bsky.social
L’assemblage des locomotives ferroviaires voyageurs revient au Canada grâce à un investissement de 1,95 milliard de dollars du gouvernement du Canada #viarailcanada #traindepassagers #lecanadien #sudburywhiteriver #NorddelOntario
www.canada.ca/fr/transport...
L’assemblage des locomotives ferroviaires voyageurs revient au Canada grâce à un investissement de 1,95 milliard de dollars du gouvernement du Canada
Les chemins de fer ont contribué à bâtir le Canada, en reliant les gens et les communautés sur de vastes distances et en favorisant l’unité du pays. Aujourd’hui, un réseau ferroviaire voyageurs modern...
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July 29, 2026 at 2:47 PM
northerntracksblog.bsky.social
Passenger train service disrupted by fires
#viarailcanada #passengerrail #TheCanadian #northernontario #armstrong #siouxlookout #hornepayne #redditt #greatersudbury #foleyet #gogama #greenstone
www.snnewswatch.com/local-news/p...
Passenger train service disrupted by fires
Passengers who booked seats are receiving refunds after Via Rail suspended train service through Northwestern Ontario.
www.snnewswatch.com
July 21, 2026 at 11:53 AM