VIA Rail Canada
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MD&A
This is a review of VIA Rail Canada’s operations, performance and financial position for the quarter and year to date ended June 30, 2011, compared with the quarter and year to date ended June 30, 2010. It should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and notes.
Community and Governance
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consists of 14 persons. 13 members are appointed by the Government of Canada whereas the President and Chief Executive Officer is an ex-officio member of the Board. The Board is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and management of the Corporation, and reports on VIA’s operations to the Minister of Transport.
Key Performance Indicators
VIA’s managers use six (6) key performance indicators to monitor operational performance. These indicators are shared each month with employees, and help to identify areas where the corporation is performing well, and areas where improvements are needed. In the second quarter of 2011 performance improved on all but one of these measures, compared with the second quarter of 2010.
At a Glance
VIA Rail operates Canada’s national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada. An independent Crown corporation established in 1977, VIA provides a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible service in both official languages from coast to coast. VIA operates up to 500 trains weekly on 12,500 kilometres of track, connecting over 450 Canadian communities. With approximately 2,800 employees, VIA carried more than 4.1 million passengers in 2010.
A few words
Message from the President
VIA performed well during the second quarter of 2011, with revenues and ridership continuing the momentum for growth achieved since the beginning of the year.
Methods of payment
To offer our travellers the greatest flexibility possible, VIA accepts many forms of payment.
When purchasing online, you can pay with:
Credit cards
The following credit cards are accepted by VIA Rail:
Discounts - Children
Bring the whole family along. Without paying full price.
Toddlers under 2 years of age travel free. Children 2–11 travel at half price. Two more good reasons to leave the car at home during your next family vacation.
Your kids will love watching the scenery whizz by through the train’s huge windows. And if they ever get restless, they can always stretch their legs or satisfy a craving with one of our light meals or snacks sold on board. Once they’ve settled down, you’ll love the time you get to spend together!
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