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VIA Rail Suspends Ocean and Canadian
Along With Reduction In Other Routes
Train 15 The Ocean, Halifax Nova scotia (Source: Brian Teepell Photography)
Train 15 " View From Engine"
(Source: Brian Teepell Photography)
(Source: Brian Teepell Photography)
On Friday March 13th, VIA Rail announced that their overnight trains the Ocean and the Canadian were cancelled in efforts to prevent the spreading of the Covid 19 virus. These cancellations come just 3 weeks after resumption of services following a country wide shutdown due to protest blockades.
In a statement on the their website VIA Rail said, "Your health and safety as well as those of our employees are at the heart of everything we do at VIA Rail Canada. This decision was made as a measure of great caution in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (also known as Coronavirus).
We understand that this situation may cause a significant inconvenience to our passengers, and we sincerely apologize. The well-being of our passengers is of utmost importance. We are equally committed to ensuring the health of our own dedicated employees."
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As of press time, on March 15th, VIA Rail has announced that due to drop in demand that there will be more cancellations and reduction in remaining services.
Anyone planning on a trip anywhere on the VIA Rail network should visit www.viarail.com for information on cancellations, refunds and other steps that VIA is taking to ensure passenger and staff while helping stop the spread of the Covid 19 virus.
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