The railways of Canada form an extensive network, although they do not cover the entire territory of the country. The small population influences the development of the railway sector. Trains in this state are popular with tourists. The high cost of tickets is fully compensated by the excellent service. The monopoly on the rail system is held by the government corporation Via Rail Canada. Information on fares and routes can be found on the website of this organization: www.viarail.ca.
Main routes
Railroad tracks cross Canadian territory from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. By train, you can reach areas far from the center. The railway network is underdeveloped in the northern part of the country. Passengers are transported along the routes Gaspe - Quebec - Toronto - Calgary - Vancouver. There are branches off the main path leading to Musoni and Edmonton. In the country's railway locomotive fleet, there are mainly diesel locomotives with power transmission. Most of the diesel trains are produced by the Bombardier company. The company has recently started producing new high-speed Zefiro trains. Canadian Railways are not very clear and there are frequent delays.
Traveling by train is very often much more time consuming than traveling by plane or bus. The reason is the huge distances. For example, from Montreal to Vancouver, you can travel by train in 80 hours.
Canada has three main rail routes that run from west to east: The Canadian for the red line, The Ocean for the blue line, and The Corridor for the blue line. They have several branches. At least 400 trains run across Canadian territory every week. The longest route is Vancouver - Toronto. There are places in the country where there are no roads, but railways are laid. You can only get there by train. Via Rail Canada operates international and domestic routes. Transportation takes place in the western and eastern parts of Canada. As a rule, these are short routes with comfortable trains.
Tourist lines
Railroad transportation is not only the scope of the VIA organization, but also other small companies. The country has lines dedicated specifically to tourists. They allow you to see the best places in Canada while driving past them in comfortable carriages. There is a particular demand for seats on the Algoma Central Railway line, which runs between Sault Sainte-Marie and Hearst. A novelty in the country's railway sector is Ocean trains, created for fans of excursions. They are equipped with innovative technology that opens up many possibilities for travelers.
