With cases of COVID-19 surging VIA Rail Canada has decided to temporarily reduce service in its corridors between Windsor, Ontario, and Quebec City, Quebec.
VIA said the affected routes include Montreal-Ottawa, Quebec City-Montreal-Ottawa, Toronto-Kingston-Montreal, Toronto-Kingston-Ottawa, Toronto-London-Windsor and Toronto-London-Sarnia.
Business class seating has been suspended and business lounges are closed. VIA said it will gradually restore service during the spring.
In a statement, VIA said it will continue to offer “essential service” on all routes. The service reductions will take effect Jan. 19.
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