I spent 6 hours in business class on a Canadian train for $200. It was more luxurious than Amtrak trains in the US.

I took Canada's Via Rail from Toronto to Montreal in business class for $200. The train had comfy seats and served meals ...

VIA RAIL CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF THE CANADIAN AND LOOKS TO THE FUTURE OF PASSENGER RAIL IN CANADA

CNW/ - VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) marked a major milestone today at Vancouver's Pacific Central Station: the celebration of the 70th anniversary of The Canadian, the legendary train that has connected ...
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A North American Train Route Through Mountains Is Crowned The World's Best Winter Ride

For a gorgeous and cozy way to travel during winter, try this North American train route through the mountains that was named ...
Yahoo

I'm a seasoned Amtrak rider who spent 6 hours in business class on a Canadian train for the first time. It was better than any train I've taken 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 ...

MEDIA ADVISORY - VIA Rail celebrates 70 years of The Canadian in Vancouver on November 21 and 22

Media are invited to join VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) at Pacific Central Station for two special moments, on November 21 and ...
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VIA's Canadian turns 70, operating with equipment from when it began

TORONTO - April 24,1955, was what Canadian Pacific publicity mavens characterized as a "Red Letter Day," because that was when its new silver flagship, the Canadian, debuted with daily departures from ...
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Travel Across Canada By Train: How Long A Cross-Country VIA Trip Will Take, And How Much It Costs

Canada is the second-largest country in the world, stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific. With landscapes that shift dramatically from region to region, from bustling city skylines to alpine ...
Railway Age

VIA Rail Adventures (First of a Series)

At 6:15 PM Eastern time on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, I achieved a milestone in my “career” of riding trains. As VIA Rail Train 601 rolled into Jonquiere, Quebec, I completed the adventure of riding the ...
Railway Age

Adventures on VIA Rail: The Last ‘Budd Train’

Fourth in a Series: There was something special about the Rail Diesel Cars (RDCs) built by the Budd Company in the middle of the past century. They were self-contained passenger cars (and some baggage ...
The New York Times

With Freight Off the Rails, Rare Open Tracks for Passenger Trains

The brief lockout of freight railway workers gave Via Rail Canada trains a temporary reprieve from their second-class status. By Ian Austen If anyone benefited from the short lockout at the Canadian ...
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New Chairperson of the Board at VIA Rail Canada

VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) expresses its appreciation for the Government of Canada’s announcement regarding the appointment of Jonathan Goldbloom as Chairperson of the Board, effective April 12, 2025.
iPolitics

Liberals’ budget implementation bill paves the way for expropriation of properties for high-speed rail line

The bill would declare the line for the general advantage of Canada, ensuring federal jurisdiction over the project and limiting provincial oversight.