Business opportunities

VIA Rail Canada continues to provide the best possible passenger service while controlling costs and constantly improving operating results.

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.

As a national corporation, VIA Rail purchases goods and services from across the country and around the world. We post our Tender Documents on MERX, the electronic tendering service used by the Government of Canada, participating provincial and municipal governments as well as the private sector.

Please visit www.merx.com/viarail to view all our current opportunities.

 
 

What we buy

Goods and Services such as :
  • Rolling stock components, tools and equipment for the maintenance and repair of rolling stock such as passenger railcars and locomotives
  • Prepared meals, snacks, spirits, beverages and other products for delivery of on-board services to our passengers
  • Office supplies and equipment such as photocopiers, faxes, printers, pens, paper
  • Computer equipment and supplies such as PC’s, laptops, PDA’s
  • Telecommunications equipment such as cellular phones, satellite receivers, wireless networking equipment
  • Information technology services and applications
  • Uniforms and linens
  • Maintenance and repair services
  • Cleaning products and environmental services
  • Snow removal and janitorial services
  • Professional, administrative and management support services
  • Marketing research services
  • Printing services, graphic arts, multimedia
  • Transportation and taxi services
  • Crew accommodations

If you would like to become a potential supplier to VIA Rail Canada Inc., please fill out our

 

Registration Form

Lease of space

Are you interested in accessing VIA's unused commercial space or maintenance facilities for activities other than passenger rail services?

Lease and use of VIA's real estate is possible only when it does not hinder primary core business activities.

If you wish to make an offer or get the full terms and conditions of access, please contact one of the following resource personnel:

Shant Demirdjian
Shant_Demirdjian@viarail.ca

Policies and guidelines

The following is a list of VIA Rail Canada policies and guidelines:

Guidelines for safety in order to travel better together PDF 735 Kb

VIA Rail Canada Contractors Safety Guidelines PDF 735 Kb

APPENDIX A – Working instruction on the use of the disposable mask PDF 239 Kb

APPENDIX C – Instruction on the use of the disposable mask for passengers PDF 266 Kb

Directive - Mask in the workplace PDF 225 Kb

APPENDIX E – Poster: Wearing a Mask PDF 140 Kb

Environmental Guidelines PDF 58 Kb

Alcohol and Drug Policy PDF 36 Kb
NOTE: An appendix will be added to the policy to take into account the specificities applicable to contractors.

Alcohol and Drug Policy implementation procedures PDF 68 Kb
NOTE: An appendix will be added to the policy to take into account the specificities applicable to contractors.

Gift Policy PDF 214 Kb

Program for the Safe Usage of Electronic Devices PDF 105 Kb

Code of Ethics PDF 829 Kb

Hot work permit PDF 55 Kb

Red Tag Permit PDF 136 Kb

Health and Safety at Work and Environment policy (Bilingual) PDF 421 Kb

Policy on Supplier Conduct and Responsible Sourcing PDF 117 Kb

Universal Accessibility Policy PDF 2060 Kb

Third Party - In support of the Corporate Information Security Policy (CISP) PDF 251 Kb