VIA rail announces new daily trains in the Québec-Windsor corridor
Posted Aug 21, 2020 08:37:00 AM.
Due to an increase in demand for intercity travel and the progressive deconfinement between the provinces of Québec and Ontario, VIA Rail Canada has announced an increase in daily trips in the Québec-Windsor corridor as of September 1st, 2020, which will restore services to close to 50 per cent of the usual offering.
“We are very pleased to announce today an important milestone in our efforts to resume our services,” said Cynthia Garneau, President and CEO. “This represents our biggest addition of frequencies in the Corridor since the start of the pandemic. This initiative prioritizes the health and safety of our employees and passengers, balancing the possible service offerings and the recommendations issued by public health authorities in the context of the ongoing situation.”
VIA Rail is still working toward a return to service in November for the Ocean and the Canadian corridors, its Eastern and Western long-distance services, taking into account the most recent health developments.
Regional services will maintain their current service for the time being.
Passengers are encouraged to consult the VIA website or contact VIA customer relations for the most up-to-date service schedules.
Services starting September 1st:
- Québec City-Montréal-Ottawa
- 22, 28, 35 and 39
- New: 24, 29, and 633
- Toronto-Kingston-Montréal
- 62, 63, 66 and 669
- New: 64 and 67
- Toronto-Kingston-Ottawa
- 48, 52, 53 and 59
- New: 42 and 643
- Toronto-London-Windsor
- 72 and 75
- New: 71 and 78
