VIA Rail Set To Resume Normal Services Between Montreal-Toronto and Ottawa-Toronto

VIA wishes to advise customers that following the removal of the blockage at Tyendinaga earlier this morning, preparations are being made to resume all normal operations between Toronto-Montreal and Toronto Ottawa beginning with its afternoon and evening trains.

Effective immediately, VIA Rail will also be resuming ticket sales on these services.

Due to the heavy congestion on the rail line caused by the blockade, VIA is anticipating delays of up to two hours in total trip time.

Customers wishing to purchase tickets or further information may visit viarail.ca or call 1 888-VIA RAIL (842-7245).

VIA wishes to apologize for any inconvenience and for the expected delays this disruption may cause to its passengers. Customers wishing further information may visit our website viarail.ca or call 1 888-VIA RAIL (842-7245).