VIA Rail cancels trains across Canada, CN shuts down Eastern Canada network amid pipeline protests

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. “We understand the impact this unfortunate situation has on our passengers and regret the significant inconvenience this is causing to their travel,” Via Ra