June 19, 2010
VIA's train service between Parksville and Courtenay interrupted due to bridge fire near Parksville
Vancouver - VIA Rail Canada wishes to advise travellers that due to a fire on the trusses of a bridge near Parksville, train service between Parksville and Courtenay will be replaced by bus.
Until June 21, 2010 VIA will continue to operate regular train service from Victoria to Parksville in both directions. Customers travelling between Parksville and Courtenay will be bussed to their final destination.
VIA train 199 operates daily from Victoria to Courtenay. Train 198 operates daily from Courtenay to Victoria.
While it is not known at this time when regular train service can resume, VIA has been advised by Southern Rail that repairs are expected to be completed by June 21, 2010.
VIA wishes to apologize for any inconvenience this disruption, which is beyond VIA's control, may cause to its customers.
Further updates will be issued as more information is made available.
For further information, please call 1 888-VIA RAIL (842-7245), visit viarail.ca
Until June 21, 2010 VIA will continue to operate regular train service from Victoria to Parksville in both directions. Customers travelling between Parksville and Courtenay will be bussed to their final destination.
VIA train 199 operates daily from Victoria to Courtenay. Train 198 operates daily from Courtenay to Victoria.
While it is not known at this time when regular train service can resume, VIA has been advised by Southern Rail that repairs are expected to be completed by June 21, 2010.
VIA wishes to apologize for any inconvenience this disruption, which is beyond VIA's control, may cause to its customers.
Further updates will be issued as more information is made available.
For further information, please call 1 888-VIA RAIL (842-7245), visit viarail.ca
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