VIA Rail

[micheal_can]

High-frequency trains bring big promises to riders but big risks for Via Rail

MONTREAL — The high-frequency-rail project between Toronto and Quebec City begs big questions about the future of Via Rail.

financialpost.com

I read that as nothing is firmed up about any of it yet. This could be a way to maximize both services on their own and not beholden to either. It could also be the way to shut down the Long Distance service since by 2030, a tender needs to go out to replace that fleet. This is where that tender is really what the crux of Via's future is.

https://fb.watch/sfp9HW3zkH

They posted this on Facebook which has a link to their strategic plan.

Strategic Plan | VIA Rail

corpo.viarail.ca

While it has lots of warm fuzzies, the devil is always in the details.

So, without too much to speculate on, I will wait for the tender to go out listing number of cars and types.

 

[Mihairokov]

This schedule at Trenton is from pre-covid. I'm guessing it's out of date?

 

[dowlingm]

Doubtless there is a view that only suckers read paper timetables and any who do have only themselves to blame if their travel is impacted

 

[Mihairokov]

Doubtless there is a view that only suckers read paper timetables and any who do have only themselves to blame if their travel is impacted

Sure, but if VIA is going to provide a schedule it should at least be up to date, even if the medium itself is outdated.

 

[nfitz]

Sure, but if VIA is going to provide a schedule it should at least be up to date, even if the medium itself is outdated.

Or take it down,

 

[micheal_can]

I could understand those being posted where cell service does not exist but all stations along the Corridor have access to the online timetables.

 

[dowlingm]

All does not seem well in VIA corridor

VIA disruption in Toronto

groups.io

 

[Bordercollie]

All does not seem well in VIA corridor

VIA disruption in Toronto

groups.io

There were some equipment moves recently due to the retirement of the Ten sets in the corridor.

I'm sure the kinks will work itself out.

 

[nfitz]

That explains the bizarre consist I saw eastbound at Woodbine Rd the other day. Must have been 10+ coaches and 3 engines.

 

[Bordercollie]

That explains the bizarre consist I saw eastbound at Woodbine Rd the other day. Must have been 10+ coaches and 3 engines.

Yup. Hopefully once the dust settles everything will be back to normal.

 

[cplchanb]

When will the new venture schedule be updated? Last schedule was in April and a couple new sets should be online by now

 

[Bordercollie]

When will the new venture schedule be updated? Last schedule was in April and a couple new sets should be online by now

Again the Ren sets in the corridor that were retired have been replaced with Venture sets. So I think that's at least two train sets.

 

[smallspy]

When will the new venture schedule be updated? Last schedule was in April and a couple new sets should be online by now

The schedule on the website is well out of date, unfortunately. There are 9 sets now in service every day, with a 10th slated to enter service in late June.

Dan

 

[Bordercollie]

The schedule on the website is well out of date, unfortunately. There are 9 sets now in service every day, with a 10th slated to enter service in late June.

Dan

Are any P42's sidelined due to major repairs? Or are they all still active?

 

[dowlingm]

When will the new venture schedule be updated? Last schedule was in April and a couple new sets should be online by now

this is the diagram list Doug Bardeau on groups.ie has sketched out, but since the Ren set is still around, it probably won't be real for another week or so.

I really hope the advent of 641/644 now at a time when the Ottawa crew base seems to be under some pressure, and not at a more sensible launch date in September (since many people will be taking time off in the summer and not travelling for business) is not because provincial Conservative MPPs are hammering various agencies for delivery of their pet projects in anticipation of an early election call.