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VIA Rail’s Heritage Station Awarded
Along its network, which connects over 450 communities across Canada, lie more than 55 of VIA Rail’s Heritage stations. These stations have been awarded the designation of “Heritage” by Canada’s...
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Happy National Rail Day!
The Canadian In the spirit of Canada’s National Rail Day, here’s an opportunity to learn a little about VIA Rail, your national passenger rail service! Did You Know That VIA Rail Is… 1. A CROWN...
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Party Like It’s 99 Years Old
The first steam train arrived in Smithers on September 3, 1914 On April 8th, in Smithers, British Columbia, VIA Rail participated in an anniversary celebration of “the first train to steam through”...
View ArticleMore Reasons to Celebrate at Winnipeg Station
Over the past few years, VIA Rail’s Winnipeg Union Station has seen some good times, with more to come. Since 2007, when the Government of Canada announced an investment of almost a Billion dollars in...
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And The Award Goes To… VIA Rail’s Pacific Central Station!
Magdy Fahmy, Senior Director of Capital Projects, accepting VIA Rail’s Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Award On November 1st, VIA Rail’s Pacific Central Station in Vancouver was one of the...
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A Cool Initiative for Cool Dogs
A Cool Initiative for Cool Dogs Since November 2012, 29 dogs have travelled on our long-haul train the Ocean for a second chance at a beautiful life. Few of them have ever felt the kind hand of a...
View ArticleStories to Warm the Heart
We wish you a very Happy Holiday Season. Here are a couple heartwarming stories to help get you into the holiday spirit: This year, during our Holiday Card contest, the winner of the $2,000 travel...
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Train Stations at the Center of their Communities
The national railway helped build our country, and its stations were a big contributor to its success. In many cases, the train station remains an important symbol and meeting point in Canadian cities...
View ArticleCreativity and Innovation Encouraged at VIA Rail
Since my last post, my Canada-wide listening tour, to meet with as many employees and train passengers as possible, to hear their thoughts about VIA Rail, continues. To date, I have met with almost...
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New Overhead Walkway for Cobourg Station
Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting our Heritage station in Cobourg to officially open our fully accessible walkway and heated central platform. Also in attendance were Gil Brocanier, Mayor of...
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