Modernizing for a more sustainable future

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.

Fleet Replacement Program

VIA Rail's new set of trains

Millions of VIA Rail passengers travelling in Canada's busiest Corridor will enjoy an era of brand-new trains with more comfortable seats, offering more spaces for people with reduced mobility, and equipped with the latest technology to be more fuel-efficient and to reduce the carbon footprint of travel.

Installation of beehives on the rooftops of our stations

A new home for the bees

Preserving the past while modernizing for the future

A rejuvenation is underway at Halifax station

New pet policy between Québec City and Windsor

Bring your pet on board

A new Sustainable Mobility Hub

Ottawa station: A milestone in accessible transportation

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

Better accessibility for all

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