Canada must accelerate train car procurement to save rail services

Despite broad cross-party commitment to passenger rail, these services are at risk.

For several years in its corporate plan, VIA Rail Canada has included a warning that its long-distance fleet is overdue for replacement, and new equipment that would serve Canada well for at least the next 40 years is sorely needed, writes Terry Johnson, president of Transport Action Canada.Photograph by Magnolia677, distributed under a CC BY 4.0 DEED

Opinion

BY TERRY JOHNSON

November 13, 2023

Canada’s long-distance passenger trains, with journey times ranging from eight hours to four days, provide cross-country, intercity, and remote services linking our communities. Whether travelling for business, visiting family, attending medical appointments, going to coll...

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