Train service status

Québec City–Windsor Corridor

Partly in service

• Additional stops: As there are currently fewer trains, we've been adding certain stops to the trains operating to better serve our customers, which can result in overall longer trip times.
• Food service is available for passengers in Economy class.
• Business Class: Meal service in Business Class is available with some slight modifications.

Toronto – Niagara Falls

Not in service

All trains on this route are cancelled until further notice.

Montréal – Halifax (The Ocean)

Not in service

• Due to the uncertainty with the COVID situation, departures of the Ocean have been suspended up to and including May 15, 2021. This measure will remain in place until such time as we have a better understanding of the services we will be able to offer.

Montréal – Jonquière

Partly in service

• Regular economy class service available with food service.

* All other departures are cancelled until further notice.

For the latest news on our schedules and timetables, please check our schedules or verify the status of your train using Arrivals and departures.

Montréal – Senneterre

Partly in service

• Regular economy class service available with food service.

* All other departures are cancelled until further notice.

For the latest news on our schedules and timetables, please check our schedules or verify the status of your train using Arrivals and departures.

Sudbury – White River

Partly in service

• Regular economy class service available with food service.

* All other departures are cancelled until further notice.

For the latest news on our schedules and timetables, please check our schedules or verify the status of your train using Arrivals and departures.

Toronto–Vancouver (The Canadian)

Partly in service

Train 2: Revised schedule between Dec 11, 2020 and May 15, 2021: the Canadian is operating once per week between Vancouver and Winnipeg
Train 1: Revised schedule between Dec 13, 2020 and May 17, 2021: the Canadian is operating once per week between Winnipeg and Vancouver.

Resumption of the Toronto to Winnipeg portion of the Canadian will enable one full round-trip per week starting May 17, 2021.

Vancouver-Toronto One weekly full trip starting May 17
Toronto-Vancouver One weekly full trip starting May 23

Due to COVID-19, we have had to make changes to our on board services and overall experience. More details
While full inventory remains available on these trains after July 15, as we approach the date, we will update customers as it becomes clear what service will actually be possible based on the evolution of the pandemic. Exception: Prestige Class has been suspended until September 15, 2021 inclusively.

The Manitoba government recently announced that as of January 29, 2021, the province will be tightening its borders and ordering all incoming travellers to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Customers travelling to Manitoba are asked to keep themselves informed of any changes and exemptions to provincial travel restrictions that may apply to them. Updates are available on the Government of Manitoba’s website.

Jasper-Prince Rupert

Partly in service

• VIA’s Jasper-Prince Rupert route in Economy class provides at seat service that offers a selection of snacks and sandwiches at affordable prices. We will not be able to accommodate special dietary needs at this time and passengers with food restrictions are asked to plan accordingly.
• Touring class will not be available for 2021.

* All other departures are cancelled until further notice.

For the latest news on our schedules and timetables, please check our schedules or verify the status of your train using Arrivals and departures.

Winnipeg – Churchill

In service

• Due to the uncertainty with the COVID situation, we have suspended service in Sleeper Plus Class on the Winnipeg-Churchill train until September 15, 2021. Reservations in Economy Class remain valid. VIA’s Winnipeg-Churchill route in Economy class provides at seat cart service that offers a selection of snacks and sandwiches at affordable prices. We will not be able to accommodate special dietary needs at this time and passengers with food restrictions are asked to plan accordingly.

The Manitoba government recently announced that as of January 29, 2021, the province will be tightening its borders and ordering all incoming travellers to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Customers travelling to Manitoba are asked to keep themselves informed of any changes and exemptions to provincial travel restrictions that may apply to them. Updates are available on the Government of Manitoba’s website

For the latest news on our schedules and timetables, please check our schedules or verify the status of your train using Arrivals and departures.