VIA Rail

VIA Rail Canada was established in 1977 as an independent crown corporation to provide intercity passenger rail services in Canada. It was created to take over the passenger services previously operated by Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP) railways. Since its inception, VIA Rail has played a crucial role in connecting Canadian communities, operating on a network that spans from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts. Despite facing challenges such as budget cuts and route reductions over the years, VIA Rail has continued to modernize its services and fleet, including plans for new corridors and high-frequency rail projects to improve passenger rail transportation in Canada.