VIA Rail is Canada's national passenger rail system. Phil talks about why it came about, why it doesn't operate through trains with Amtrak, and why its system isn't very large.

___________

Episode Links:

1. Trackside Treasures: https://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-history-of-via.html

2. VIA Rail Canada Inc. and the Future of Passenger Rail in Canada

https://lop.parl.ca/sites/PublicWebsite/default/en_CA/ResearchPublications/201555E

_____________________________________________

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AllThingsTrains

Website: https://www.allthingstrains.com

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-4552931

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllThingsTrains4022

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllThingsTrains4022/

X: https://twitter.com/AllAboardMedia

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthingstrains4022/

Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@AllAboardMedia

___________

Support Our Content: Get Merch!

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AllThingsTrains

eBay: https://shorturl.at/jqIMT