VIA Rail, Bring Back Train 651

04/29/2024

IT IS FINALLY HERE!

Early birds, rejoice! 🐦

We're pleased to announce the launch of the new 641 early-morning departure which will operate between Ottawa and Toronto (arrival before 9 a.m.), with stops in Kingston, Belleville, Cobourg and Port Hope, as of May 27.

Passengers can start booking trips starting today.

For more information and the complete 641 timetable: https://media.viarail.ca/en/press-releases/2024/rail-enhances-services-between-ottawa-and-toronto
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Réjouissez-vous, les lève-tôt ! 🐦

Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer le lancement du nouveau départ matinal 641 qui assurera la liaison entre Ottawa et Toronto (arrivée avant 9 h), avec des arrêts à Kingston, Belleville, Cobourg et Port Hope, à partir du 27 mai.

Les passagers peuvent commencer à réserver leurs voyages dès aujourd’hui.

Pour plus d'informations et l'horaire complet du train 641 : https://media.viarail.ca/fr/communiques/2024/rail-bonifie-services-entre-ottawa-toronto

04/29/2024

Good news coming soon…

Quinte News, Belleville

Details are coming, but the MP for Bay of Quinte riding says good news will soon be coming from VIA Rail.

Ryan Williams says he recently met with VIA Rail regarding the growing need to bring back early morning train service, specifically Train 651, that ran between Kingston and Toronto with stops in the Quinte region until it was cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Williams says VIA executives assured him that an announcement would be made soon regarding early morning rail service through the Quinte area.

04/29/2024

Great news coming?

QUINTENEWS.com

Details are coming, but the MP for Bay of Quinte riding says good news will soon be coming from VIA Rail.

Ryan Williams says he recently met with VIA Rail regarding the growing need to bring back early morning train service, specifically Train 651, that ran between Kingston and Toronto with stops in the Quinte region until it was cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Williams says VIA executives assured him that an announcement would be made soon regarding early morning rail service through the Quinte area.

11/17/2023

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09/19/2023

07/01/2023

Train 82 returning in the fall, let’s hope we hear a Train 651 announcement soon.

The transportation minister and VIA Rail president met with area mayors to discuss improvements to SWO service. Daryl Newcombe reports.

03/16/2023

Bad news to share.

It appears that VIA train 651 won't be returning to service through the Quinte Region any time soon. Bay of Quinte MP Ryan Williams says he has received confirmation from VIA Rail that they have no plans in the near future to reinstate early morning rail service to the Quinte Region. MP Williams say...

02/10/2023

Off the Rails

The platform at the Cobourg VIA station is now deserted in the early mornings. Train 651, the only daily rail service that enabled commuters from Belleville to Port Hope to put in a regular day’s work in Toronto, is no more. Will Via get this vital resource back on track?

by Karin Wells

You could hear the sputterings of commuter outrage ringing down the rails from Port Hope to Kingston as Martin Landry, CEO of VIA Rail, proclaimed, “We are definitely back on track … providing a safe, accessible, comfortable and sustainable travel experience to Canadians across the country.”

“Really?” the commuter chorus shouted back. “What about us? Where is our commuter train?” Most of VIA’s trains are back, but not Train 651, the early morning commuter train that picked up hundreds from Kingston, Belleville, Trenton, Cobourg and Port Hope and took them into Toronto to work every day. The train’s cancellation is a big and serious problem.

https://watershedmagazine.com/features/off-the-rails/

02/04/2023

Update from the Hill Mp Philip Lawrence talks Via Rail Canada Train 651 with host Mark Johnston.

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02/04/2023

Getting your Commute Back on Track: The Case for the Return of VIA Rail Canada Commuter Train Service

Overview Eastern Ontario’s population is increasing. Our labour force is strong. Both are growing at a faster rate than the provincial average. Our region is ready to help power Ontario’s economic renewal. However, hard-working commuters in Eastern Ontario living along

02/04/2023

Report shows interest for return of Via Rail commuter link between Kingston and Toronto

'Via Day of Action,' which was to be held Friday to urge Via Rail to restore Train 651 along the Toronto to Kingston corridor, has been postponed due to the death of the queen.