While Amtrak struggles to hold its place in America’s transportation industry, VIA Rail, Canada’s national railway system, has found a niche as a tourist excursion. Rather than racing from Point A to ...

Seeing Canada through the window of a train is one of the best ways to experience the country. Seeing Canada through the window of a train is one of the best ways to experience the country. Not only ...

VIA Rail has only two routes that it calls “long-distance” trains, and together they offer only five departures per week, not enough to add up to a single daily departure. One is the Canadian between ...

I’m an introvert. A real rather-do-anything-than-make-small-talk introvert, not just someone who prefers TV to cocktail parties. So what am I doing having meals with strangers—and enjoying it? Blame ...

Planes and automobiles have their purpose too, but nothing captures the spirit and scenery of travel like a classic rail journey. These 8 standout trips are why we love trains. View post: These 10 ...

Trains rely on smooth, durable wheels to operate safely, but what happens when one develops a flat spot? At VIA Rail’s ...

MONTRÉAL, Canada – VIA Rail saw its highest passenger revenue in over four years, with an increase of 10.3% since 2012, and the busiest day, December 23, had VIA Rail trains transporting 16,377 passe ...

At 6:15 PM Eastern time on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, I achieved a milestone in my “career” of riding trains. As VIA Rail Train 601 rolled into Jonquiere, Quebec, I completed the adventure of riding the ...