VIA is finally doing something about the lengthy delays of the Canadian. Number 1 which should have arrived in Vancouver Wednesday arrived Friday approximately 45 hours late. Number 1 which should have departed Toronto Thursday was rescheduled to depart Friday at 19:30 but was cancelled mid-afternoon. The Vancouver departure of Tuesday the 29th has also been cancelled.
Number 1 of Saturday the 26th departed Toronto on time. This consist was the train that should have departed on Thursday the 24th. The Vancouver departure of #2 on Friday the 25th was only a few minutes late.
The most interesting statement in this press release is that VIA is planning on a new and longer schedule for the peak-season.
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Number 1 of Saturday the 26th departed Toronto on time. This consist was the train that should have departed on Thursday the 24th. The Vancouver departure of #2 on Friday the 25th was only a few minutes late.
The most interesting statement in this press release is that VIA is planning on a new and longer schedule for the peak-season.
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