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Everything you need to know about train travel in Canada

Planning train connections in Canada

Build a workable itinerary, understand booking protection and prepare for a missed connection.

Choosing a VIA Rail service and ticket

Compare the journey, travel class and fare conditions before booking a Canadian train trip.

Reading train delays and live updates in Canada

Understand scheduled times, estimates and missing updates before making travel decisions.

VIA Rail delays, cancellations and refunds: a practical guide

What to check, what to keep and how to approach VIA Rail when a journey changes.

Toronto and Montréal stations: preparing a VIA Rail departure

Find the right terminal, prepare your arrival and check onward travel at two major Canadian stations.

How train notifications work

How TrainEnRoute push alerts follow a VIA Rail train: departure, delay changes of 5 minutes or more, and arrival. Data source, limits, devices and privacy.