Blogs

Responding to the government's commitment to VIA Rail and the HFR project

The Government of Canada has responded to the petition concerning the future of VIA Rail and the development of the High-Frequency Rail (HFR) project. This response is a welcome step...Read More

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June 24, 2024

VIA’s new baggage policy: Prioritizing efficiency over accessibility

VIA Rail’s recent changes to its baggage policy highlight a shift in priorities, making eco-friendly travel more challenging in Canada.Passenger rail travel remains the most environmentally-friendly mode of intercity transport,...Read More

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June 11, 2024

VIAction 2030: The Hidden Cost of Privatizing Canada’s Rail

Last week, VIA Rail Canada presented its vision for the future of the national passenger rail network, entitled VIAction 2030.While VIA’s strategic goal to “champion passenger rail” in Canada is...Read More

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May 29, 2024

VIA Rail's Pivot to Privatization: The call to fight for public passenger rail

The impending privatization of VIA Rail brings with it a cloud of uncertainty for its unionized employees.The government's plan, shrouded in ambiguity, leaves us facing an unprecedented challenge to our...Read More

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March 08, 2024

High-Frequency Rail: The Derailed Dream of a Connected Canada

The High-Frequency Rail (HFR) project was once a beacon of hope for a more connected, efficient, and environmentally friendly travel option in Canada. Originally conceived to cut through the congestion...Read More

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March 06, 2024

VIA Rail at a Crossroads: Privatization Could Derail Canada’s Public Transport Legacy

As we approach the end of 2024, the gears of change grind along the tracks of VIA Rail Canada, signaling a possible end to its journey as a public entity....Read More

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March 04, 2024

Uncertain Future: Will Privatization Derail the Dreams of Young Workers at VIA Rail?

Welcome to VIA Vignettes, where the heartbeat of Canadian rail travel is shared through the eyes of those dedicated to bringing you home. In this series, we explore the personal...Read More

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January 19, 2024

Canada: You Can’t Get There From Here

For many Canadians, traveling across the country by train remains a cherished family memory. For many new immigrants to Canada, the train was the first introduction to their new...Read More

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December 27, 2023

Home For Christmas, But It Won't Be Green

As the holiday season approaches, more and more Canadians are looking for green transport options to get home for the holidays. Train travel is by far the most ecologically friendly...Read More

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December 20, 2023

VIA Vignettes: Unifor Members Get You Home for the Holidays

Our VIA Vignettes series tells the story of what VIA Rail means to Canadians, from the perspective of those who serve our passengers on-board trains, in stations, and in call...Read More

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December 12, 2023