Oct 08, 2019 a journey from toronto to vancouver by train, across the shield, over the prairies and through the canadian rockies. Written by our very own canadian insiders, our brochure highlights the very best of this great land we are proud to call home. In many countries, senior discounts on rail passes are a thing of the past. Le canadien is a transcontinental passenger train operated by via rail canada with service between union station in toronto, ontario. A journey from toronto to vancouver by train, across the shield, over the prairies and through the canadian rockies. Via rail operates canada s national passenger rail service on behalf of the government of canada. Canadian longdistance trains are run by via rail canada. Travellers wishing to discover the saguenaylac stjean region, north of quebec city, will love the train. Falls, on and toronto are operated by via rail canada in cooperation. Find the right route, get maersk office locations, discover local solutions, payment options and more. Here is the new schedule for vias canadian train between. These changes may affect the departure and arrival times andor the car and seat. Get instant access to your itinerary, boarding pass and train schedules, and make changes along the way. Whether or not you can get a senior discount on rail passes depends on multiple factors.
Canadian travel stories from real fresh tracks canada. Canadianpassengerrail new via pdf timetable a new pdf timetable has. Response to call for comments on the proposed guide on. An independent crown corporation established in 1977, via rail provides a safe, costeffective. Marys and all aboard northern ontario citizens rail action committees are advising politicians to closely watch thursdays cn takeback of the kitchenerlondon section of the guelph subdivision used by four of via rail canadas southwestern ontario trains. To support the ongoing efforts to limit the propagation of covid19, including social distancing, we announces new service changes, which will be in place until further notice, in light of recent recommendations of the public health authorities across the country reinforcing the importance of social distancing. In numbers, this means a fleet of 396 passenger cars, 78 active locomotives, 159 railway stations and 4 modern maintenance facilities. There are three international trains that are operated by amtrak, the u. Im also trying to find out what type of sleepers are used on the train, im looking at modeling this train, and need to figure out how many cars i need, and what types of cars. Via rail meets the public and talks about performance and. Visit the arrival and departure status page to find out more about your trains departure and arrival times. Your complete guide to shipping to and from canada.
See why over 720 million users trust moovit as the best public transit app. However, a considerable amount of information and links are also provided for traveling by. Explore niagara falls your way on a stressfree day trip from toronto, which also includes wine tasting at a local winery. Train travel in canada go to main navigation go to main content. Get all the information schedule, fares, stations to plan your train trip in canada and book your tickets. Via rail is pleased to contribute to the public consultation process initiated by the canada transportation agency the agency with respect to the proposed guide on applying for approval to construct a railway line the proposed approval guide and the. This extensive network of trains crisscrosses through the provinces, connecting the most prominent cities in canada, as well as. Stations at which the train stops are listed on the left. Crossing the northern ontario lakelands, the wide open prairies and the rockies, this railway tour is one of the longest rail journeys in the world, taking four days to complete. Fares and schedules, via rail services, and offer some additional helpful information about updates on departures, arrivals of trains, alerts delays and delays on.
The corporation operates close to 514 train departures. Via rail operates canadas national passenger rail service on behalf of the government of canada. An independent crown corporation established in 1977, via rail provides a safe, costeffective, and environmentally responsible service from coast to coast in both of. Throughout its history, via has succeeded in building an outstanding company known around the world for its remarkable efficiency and management. Shipping to and from canada local information maersk. Fares, schedules and status of train delays via rail. Via groups these routes into three broad categories.
Canadian train schedules the table below is a guide only. A series of health checks will be conducted by via rail employees with customers before boarding our trains. Broadcast simultaneously on the internet, the meeting provided an opportunity for the public to learn about via s business operations, financial performance and via. Please click here to see if there are any upcoming schedule changes. This extensive network of trains crisscrosses through the provinces, connecting the most prominent cities in canada, as well as traveling through charming small towns from coast to coast. Established by the canadian government in 1977, via rail canada breathed new life into the countrys railways by becoming its first national passenger rail company. Amtrak offer a total of 2 train schedules to kingston. Looking for the full schedule for your line or route.
With fast and convenient intercity services, discover canadian cities such as toronto, ottawa, montreal and quebec city along the popular quebecwindsor. Youre going to love the via rail canada experience, and. Travel through the rockies, the prairies, across metropolitan areas and to the maritimes. Via rail operates 497 trains per week over nineteen routes. In general, the schedule for each route indicates the departure time only. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Via rails flagship service links canadas largest city toronto and cosmopolitan vancouver. Via rail canada montreal jonquiere train railway lines. Useful info about the torontovancouver train via rail canada.
Visit the trip planner for accessible schedule and route information, or the see schedule section for stop to stop. As a general guidance, the vgm should be received by maersk two 2 hours prior to cargo cutoff if sent via edi or echannels, and twelve 12 hours prior to cargo cutoff for manual submission. In october 1977 via rail canada had been formed and. Download an offline pdf map and train schedule for the via rail train to take on your trip. Via rail canada quebec all you need to know before you go. From the east coast to the rockies, vancouver and even out to prince rupert, the best way to see the country is aboard via rail canada. In the 1990s, i got into double digits more than once with tim hortons doughnuts at. According to the most recent timetable, baggage service is offered between quebec and montreal on trains 23,24,26,29 and 628.
I of course recognize that tourism comprises a far greater part of canada s gnp than does same down here. Moovit gives you via rail suggested routes, realtime train tracker, live directions, line route maps in toronto, and helps to find the closest via rail train stations near you. Citizen rail advocates see cn takeover of sw ontario line as. Via rail is continuously exploring new opportunities with a diverse range of suppliers that will enable us to create a sustainable competitive advantage while expanding our presence in the marketplace. Via rail canada is a great way to be green too, and their accommodations make it easy for you to sit back and enjoy the ride. Via rail canada continues to provide the best possible passenger service while controlling costs and constantly improving operating results. The primary focus of this website is amtrak and via rail, including schedules, accommodations, route guides, travelogues, examples of costs, thousands of rail travel photos, video clips, helpful hints, book suggestions, tipping and other onboard customs. Browse via rail routes or learn more about the exciting amenities offered onboard. As part of their observance of national railway day on november 7, the all aboard st. It contains times for the most common train journeys in canada.
Montreal there are changes on the way for the canadian, via rail canadas train that travels between toronto and vancouver. Whether you want to see the rockies, the maritimes, or canada s classic cities, via rail takes you there in style and comfort. Meeting nice people along the way, and paying 3x as much for standard refreshments. Unlike the usa, it appears that canada which ive been eleven km away from twice during each of the past five years is willing to subsidize this tourist excursion train, which apparently needs such even with its stratospheric fares. While your vgm cutoff will be noted on your booking confirmation, we can confirm the following cutoffs for our services in canada. To support the ongoing efforts to limit the propagation of covid19, including social distancing, we announces new service changes, which will be in place until further notice, in light of recent recommendations of the public health authorities across the country reinforcing the. Explore the falls at your own pace during roughly three hours of free time, and upgrade to include a cruise up the niagara river into the basin of the. Via rail canada held its 2011 annual public meeting today ottawa, ontario, june 14, 2011 via rail canada held its first annual public meeting today at the ottawa train station. This service is currently available only for quebec citywindsor corridor trains.
It receives an annual subsidy from transport canada to offset the cost of operating services connecting. Discovering new places, new people, new restaurants theres nothing better. Le canadien is a transcontinental passenger train operated by via rail canada with service between union station in toronto, ontario, and pacific central station in vancouver, british columbia. Please refer to our website for the status of the service and the latest version of the schedule. Curated sample trip itineraries to get you started. Does anyone have info on what the summer and winter consists are on the via rail canadian. Whether you want to see the rockies, the maritimes, or canadas classic cities, via rail takes you there in style and comfort. Via rail canada toronto 2020 all you need to know before.
Your uptodate train status can also be obtained by calling 1 888 via rail 1 888 8427245. In canada and europe, however, the senior pass is alive and well. Youre going to love the via rail canada experience, and you wont want to travel any other way. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. When via cn as it was known then was launched in april 1976, the first timetable was 32 pages. You probably remember those glorious college days, when summers were spent working just long enough to save up some. I of course recognize that tourism comprises a far greater part of canadas gnp than does same down here. The vast majority of vias trains429 per weekoperate here. Click on links below for a copy of the full pdf schedule. Effective july 26, the canadians schedule will be modified for. Jun 14, 2011 via rail canada held its 2011 annual public meeting today ottawa, ontario, june 14, 2011 via rail canada held its first annual public meeting today at the ottawa train station.
Explore canada by train as you travel on via rail from coast to coast and north of the hudson bay. Download the pdf timetable files from the via rail webpage home plan your trip schedules to check which trains offer checked baggage service indicated by a little suitcase symbol above the train in question. Insider tips and recommendations from our expert vacation advisors. Via rail has made operational changes to optimize service and reliability. To find other times and up to date train information contact us. Montreal there are changes on the way for the canadian, via rail canada s train that travels between toronto and vancouver. These trains must be booked with amtrak, except for the maple leaf which can also be booked with via rail. Via uses the 24 hour clock and train schedules always. So go on, get on board today with this easy and convenient app.