Northlander train service announces expected fares

The anticipated launch fares for the Northlander train will be around 10 per cent above the standard rate of travel on the ...
Railway Technology

Canada’s Ontario announces Northlander rail service restoration

The government has unveiled the Northlander’s new exterior design, featuring modern trains for an integrated transportation network. Credit: King’s Printer for Ontario. The Ontario government in ...

Train spotting: Ontario Northland’s Northlander rolls through Almaguin

The sights and sounds of the yellow and blue locomotive rolling down the tracks in Almaguin recently offered more than ...
Trains

Canada Strong Pass returns, offering free or discount VIA Rail travel

The Canada Strong Pass will return this summer, the Canadian government has announced, offering benefits to Canadians including free or discounted travel on VIA Rail Canada. The pass was introduced ...

Ontario 1 step closer to opening Northlander passenger train

Heads up northern Ontario, a new passenger rail line is in its 'critical' testing phase. CBC's Lorenda Reddekopp has the details on today's announcement from Doug Ford.

Welland Canal, GO transit service still disrupted days after train derailment in St. Catharines, Ont.

Normal operations are expected to resume on the Welland Canal next week following a train derailment in St. Catharines, Ont., ...
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 ...