Major improvements planned for Canada’s rail service

The Government of Canada has announced a US$77.6 million investment over a two-year period to increase the safety and efficiency of VIA Rail's Ottawa-Montreal rail corridor. The investment will support several infrastructure projects which aim to increase the reliability of the service by reducing delays for users while at the same time improving the safety and accessibility of VIA Rail's Ottawa-Montreal corridor service.
August 3, 2015 Read time: 1 min
The Government of Canada has announced a US$77.6 million investment over a two-year period to increase the safety and efficiency of VIA Rail's Ottawa-Montreal rail corridor.

The investment will support several infrastructure projects which aim to increase the reliability of the service by reducing delays for users while at the same time improving the safety and accessibility of VIA Rail's Ottawa-Montreal corridor service.

Announcing the funding, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, said, "The Government of Canada is pleased to provide VIA Rail with funding to improve its Ottawa-Montreal rail corridor infrastructure. This investment will keep our rail transportation system safe and efficient for VIA's Rail customers."

"Thanks to this new funding, VIA Rail will be able to provide a safer, more reliable and comfortable service between Ottawa and Montreal through upgraded infrastructure and enhanced facilities at our Ottawa station, said Yves Desjardins-Sicilian, president and chief executive officer, VIA Rail Canada.

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