VIA Rail Canada
Canada train timetables
About Canada Railways
VIA Rail Canada operates long-distance intercity rail. The Canadian (Toronto–Vancouver) crosses the Rockies in a 4-day journey. The Corridor service connects Toronto–Montreal–Ottawa with frequent departures.
Network Facts
- Operator
- VIA Rail Canada
- Track gauge
- 1435 mm standard
- Max speed
- 160 km/h
- Network size
- 12,500 km
- Currency
- CAD
Railway Station Map
11 stations · click any pin for details
Train Services
5 trains · all classes and types
The Canadian
Special#VIA 1
The Ocean
Special#VIA 14
VIA Corridor Ottawa–Toronto
Express#VIA 40
VIA Corridor Toronto–Montreal
Express#VIA 63
VIA Corridor Toronto–Quebec City
Express#VIA 21
Railway Stations
11 stations with departure boards
Edmonton VIA Rail Station
YEG · Edmonton
Gare du Palais (Quebec City)
QBC · Quebec City
Halifax VIA Rail Station
HAL · Halifax
Jasper Railway Station
JSP · Jasper
Kamloops North Station
KAM · Kamloops
Kingston Station
KGN · Kingston
Montreal Central Station
MTR · Montreal
Ottawa Train Station
OTT · Ottawa
Toronto Union Station
TOR · Toronto
Vancouver Pacific Central
VAC · Vancouver
Winnipeg VIA Rail Station
YWG · Winnipeg
Everything for Canada rail travel
Book Canada Train Tickets
TrainsTracking shows schedules and live data. To purchase tickets, use the official VIA Rail Canada website.
Canada Railways: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book Canada train tickets?
Book Canada train tickets directly at https://www.viarail.ca (VIA Rail Canada), the official operator. TrainsTracking provides schedule, fare, and route data; tickets are purchased on the operator's own site to avoid markup.
Is there live train tracking for Canada?
Yes. TrainsTracking syncs with official VIA Rail Canada data to show live schedule and running status for Canada trains, refreshed regularly across the 5 services we list.
What gauge does Canada railway use?
Canada's railways run on 1435 mm standard track, covering approximately 12,500 km of route.
What is the fastest train in Canada?
The fastest Canada trains reach up to 160 km/h, operated by VIA Rail Canada.
How many train stations does Canada have?
TrainsTracking lists 11 railway stations for Canada with timetable data, GPS coordinates, and station codes — see the full list below.
Which operator runs trains in Canada?
VIA Rail Canada operates the national rail network in Canada. VIA Rail Canada operates long-distance intercity rail. The Canadian (Toronto–Vancouver) crosses the Rockies in a 4-day journey. The Corridor service connects Toronto–Montreal–Ottawa with frequent departures.