VIA Rail

Via Rail CEO to testify on 10-hour delay where passengers felt ‘in prison’

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Via Rail CEO to testify on 10-hour delay where passengers felt ‘in prison’

The chief executive officer of Via Rail is set to testify before MPs on Thursday about a train trip in August that saw passengers stranded onboard for about 10 hours in the “middle of nowhere” in Quebec following two breakdowns. The House of Commons transportation committee has scheduled a meeting to hear from president and … Read more

Via Rail paid $11 million in bonuses amid travel delays and losses

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Via Rail paid million in bonuses amid travel delays and losses

Via Rail handed out millions of dollars in bonuses to executives and employees, amid frequent travel delays, ongoing financial troubles, and increased government subsidies, newly released documents show. A report this month from the Crown Corporation found 40 per cent of its trains were late in 2023, while its operating losses increased year-over-year. Via Rail … Read more