Via Rail CEO Calls Labour Day Train Delay an Isolated Incident

Mario Peloquin testifies before MPs, addressing passenger complaints and outlining steps taken to prevent future delays.

Passengers were stranded for 10 hours between Montreal and Quebec City due to two mechanical failures.
VIA Rail CEO Mario Peloquin assured MPs that this was an isolated incident, despite similar delays in 2022.
Peloquin explained that the 2022 delays were weather-related, while the recent incident involved mechanical issues.
An independent investigation has been requested by Ottawa to understand the root causes and prevent recurrence.
VIA Rail has implemented a new evacuation process, although it was not useful in this incident due to safety concerns.