About VIA Rail

Projects and Infrastructure Assets

VIA Rail is undertaking innovative projects with a goal of always delivering an easy, safe and enjoyable way to move people. Whether it’s our upcoming state-of-the-art Québec City – Windsor new corridor fleet, or our ongoing fleet, infrastructure and reservation system modernization projects, we’re setting the groundwork for the future of travel in Canada.

More departures. Improved Schedules. Shorter travel times.

High Frequency Rail

Our HFR proposal would transform passenger rail service in Canada, with new trains on dedicated tracks between Québec City and Toronto. That would mean more departures, shorter travel times and improved schedules that better fit your lifestyle. (Plus, taking the train reduces road congestion and greenhouse gas emissions!) All so you can keep choosing the smart way to travel.

Service Dogs are Passengers Too!

Update on VIA Rail’s New Fleet

What does it take to build a train?

Part of our Green Buildings Policy

Looking a little greener every day

Preserving the past while modernizing for the future

A rejuvenation is underway at Halifax station

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We’re transforming

The ride is getting even better! We have many new projects underway to modernize our services and infrastructure.

Fleet Replacement Program

Heritage Program

Enhanced Accessibility

Get to know us

Providing a safe, comfortable, and unique travel experience is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s service design, rolling stock, rails, or stations, we’re constantly investing in ongoing improvements.

Train Fleet

We have over 500 comfortable, accessible train cars to ensure a pleasant journey for all.

Learn about our fleet

79 train cars

Being renovated through a “reuse, recycle, repurpose” approach.

$162 million

invested to improve accessibility since 2010

Stations & Real estate

Our convivial stations and skilled workforce ensure that every trip is safe and comfortable.

Discover our facilities

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