VIA Rail cancels all trains across Canada over pipeline protest

Via Rail is cancelling its entire passenger train network across the country until further notice due to ongoing pipeline protests. The company said Thursday afternoon that it “has no other option” than to cancel all train service effective immediately. Via Rail passengers with bookings will receive automatic refunds. The nationwide shutdown comes as CN Rail says it is being forced to shut down its service in Eastern Canada, and temporary layoffs could be on the way. “With over