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Joe X. Biden☠️🇺🇸 @TrumpUndead

Reported 2021-10-16 13:02:49

@DailyCaller I'm not saying this is a good thing but this highlights an issue I've been talking about for decades is that we need better rail infrastructure. Trucks should be reserved for short hauls and long hauls should be via rail.

John Corbett @johnVcorbett

Reported 2021-10-15 22:27:52

@Sean_YYZ @cselley The Rocky Mountaineer is fiercely lobbying the Canadian government to shut down VIA Rail through the Rockies, and give them all the available slots for their ****ing tourist trains. The National Dream, killed by an American hedge fund. Don't let it happen!

Florida-Based @GovChad

Reported 2021-10-14 21:48:07

@DandelionNo2 @ElectricAgora @hoping_raging @JerylBier @NewYorker When they shut down the keystone XL, all that happened is they started transporting the SAME oil via railroad, on trains owned by Warren Buffet, which created an additional demand of 1 million barrels per year to fuel the trains. They’re also far more likely to have a spill now.

Hugh Sturdy @SturdyHugh

Reported 2021-10-14 16:24:19

@heychristofur @VIA_Rail The problem is that there is no dedicated rail line for p***enger travel or multiple tracks. Not VIA’s fault really. It’s years of various Fed governments not planning better rail travel across Canada. By now we should have had high speed rail from Windsor to Montreal.

Transport Action Canada @TransportAction

Reported 2021-10-14 13:19:18

@jeff_p_harris @MetrolinxSpox Just call @VIA_Rail or @transport_gc - they know the demand is there for HFR in Southwestern Ontario. The problem is the federal dollars aren't, yet, even though this service could be delivered at lower cost by reinstating VIA 86/89 than by running a full GO commuter consist.

James Wilkinson @jameserwilk

Reported 2021-10-13 16:54:04

@VIA_Rail It wasn’t a payment issue. Your payment Page has a bad injected script on it

NiedermeyersDeadHorse aka NDH @NiedsG

Reported 2021-10-13 16:32:28

To his credit, yes, reports shouldn't be keeping bankers hours. That said, where are they going to get the extra long shoremen on short notice to keep the ports open 24/7? Also, is he not aware that much of the freight coming in of the ports is transported via rail?

VIA Rail Canada @VIA_Rail

Reported 2021-10-13 16:15:18

@jameserwilk Hi again James, we have followed-up and there are no known payment issues on our end. If the issue is not rectified on your end, please call or send an email to customer_relations@viarail.ca for further follow-up. ^CL

Matt Couch @RealMattCouch

Reported 2021-10-13 14:40:15

I worked in logistics for years, the majority of that freight out of California is going to roll via Rail, it's cheaper... Multiple Transportation companies control the rails.. The mandates are the problem, there has to be something happening putting the containers on trains..

World's 4th biggest Marlies/Argos Fan @glifencibles

Reported 2021-10-13 06:52:04

It's like the before times. First time on a train since the #Ocean was shut down. @VIA_Rail https://t.co/ezIcLCoXP2

l’Albertain @lalbertain

Reported 2021-10-12 14:16:41

@LaurenLala6 I generally don’t have to use transit at all but on my occasional Via Rail trips the LRT is perfection. When it’s down, though…

Ryan Adams @RyanAdams_YTA

Reported 2021-10-11 15:26:56

@spicygarage @sandkiz @Davis_Sr_ @BrentToderian @thediscourse @ottawacity Well, you zoned me in on another question… the VIA rail problem is well known… why fix it in year 5 years, when it’s ought to be started on year one?

Sam O'Grady 😷 @samogrady

Reported 2021-10-10 13:11:27

Hi @VIA_Rail I’m on train 643 (YOW ➡️ YYZ) at the moment and our attendant, Pricilla, has been outstanding and you need to know that! She’s got everyone’s names, orders and little things down. From bringing blankets, ensuring folks are fed and keeping us updated she’s ♠️

Robert Sessford 1 -@Nicky6211 tw@t @robertsessford1

Reported 2021-10-08 18:36:55

@TheWeeder001 @toryboypierce @Tesco @Morrisons @asda @sainsburys @AldiUK @LidlGB @Tesco do a lot of their logistics via rail - they saw the problem and solved it - that is what business are supposed to do 👍

Capitalism cannot solve the climate emergency @bill_was_right

Reported 2021-10-08 03:16:51

@hskandts @ByDonkeys @seatsixtyone retirees - been going on for 10yrs+ gov must have known, did nothing to fix it, brexit made worse "Fuel shortages", 2 weeks later you cannot blame on panic buying "reliance" so you think we can deliver goods on pallets via rail to high streets? #RejoinSMandCU

Leo Ryuzaki @kokiriboy99

Reported 2021-10-07 19:08:09

**** the **** out of the VIA Rail Wi-Fi. broken ****

MikMic @libertymikmic

Reported 2021-10-06 12:43:38

Travellers boarding flights at Canadian airports and VIA Rail p***engers must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 30 - The Globe and Mail. 😤😡🤬 I’m vaxd but my wife isn’t fully do to medical issue. We planned to take a trip but now we can’t. ⁦🤬off https://t.co/53BCOhbf0G

spooky shh @worldwise001

Reported 2021-10-06 12:36:18

@thisissmithj @POTUS VIA rail is a crown corp so not surprising it’s easy for the federal government to push this down. Not sure if this will be present in provincial or municipal public transit.

Johnny Renton @mrjohnnyrenton

Reported 2021-10-05 18:00:40

@VIARailStream I am really loving the new livery. Personally I think it’s best one to date, hands down. I also noticed a small detail in the video they released today, and by zooming in to one of your photos, of “VIA Rail Canada” in their new font, at the top of the coach. It looks really good https://t.co/8sSvGYTEY2

Aidrean Ó Gallchobhair 🇮🇪 @adriang86518036

Reported 2021-10-05 13:41:22

Absolutely out of touch here. The issue for people traveling from Donegal to Dublin is the long mental and physically draining journeys. We have regular busses to Dublin. We need shorter journeys via rail and motorway to Dublin and elsewhere.

Mitchell Dauphin @DauphinMitchell

Reported 2021-10-01 21:05:42

@MrSabourin @VIA_Rail Hey! One of your tech students here and electrician. Can you please tell VIA rail to never install a plug upside down for me? It's completely safe, but just a pet peeve of mine.😋 Also that GFCI needs to be reset. This tells me it HAS been used..🧐 Maybe a shave?

sr.dmeajmer @srdmeajmer

Reported 2021-10-01 13:37:49

@CME_NWR @NWRailways @naveen3010 @DRMJaipur @RailwaySeva Dear P***enger Your complaint regarding Door lock problem has been received in Railway Control Ajmer (NWR) via rail Madad and same has been conveyed to next C&W station Ajmer. Your comment after attending the complaint will help us to provide better service.

sad @yournialller

Reported 2021-09-30 23:14:48

TTC boys should not be allowed on the via rail. They’re playing music out loud on the train and im trying to sleep please I’m starting to side with the French Canadians staring them down

Blackburn News CK @BlackburnCK

Reported 2021-09-30 20:17:12

Chatham-Kent police have identified a Chatham woman who died after being struck by a VIA Rail p***enger train. #ckont https://t.co/ORzUgu2xMO https://t.co/auykjLDV1O

ShayJ @femanista

Reported 2021-09-30 16:14:29

@VIA_Rail your WiFi still sucks and it's been 2 years since I've traveled using your services. Fix this.

Blackburn News CK @BlackburnCK

Reported 2021-09-30 07:15:07

Chatham-Kent police have identified a Chatham woman who died after being struck by a VIA Rail p***enger train. #ckont https://t.co/ORzUguk8Em

Felix van Oost @FelixVanOost

Reported 2021-09-30 00:20:42

@GonnaFry @VIA_Rail @ElizabethMay And further down the same page: "If VIA rail is given the authority to build its own infrastructure and electrification is required, then the additional trainsets must be capable of both diesel and electric operation (dual-mode) at up to 125mph"

GOTCHA-IMAGES @gotcha_images

Reported 2021-09-29 19:16:47

@EliMart09804240 @poetsmom @maritstiles @VIA_Rail Your kids’ vaccination status is declared at schools so what’s your issue?

Transport Action Canada @TransportAction

Reported 2021-09-29 15:33:00

@VIA_Rail @maritstiles A note to those asking about this issue: This is a federal government policy that was announced pre-election but hasn't come into force yet. Implementing it in a way that doesn't cause delays boarding p***engers at intermediate stations will require some planning and forethought.

Blackburn News CK @BlackburnCK

Reported 2021-09-29 14:20:39

Chatham-Kent police have identified a Chatham woman who died after being struck by a VIA Rail p***enger train. #ckont https://t.co/ORzUgu2xMO

Michael Zinck @mszinck

Reported 2021-09-29 09:50:08

@Simply_Railway @VIA_Rail Perhaps you could go there and see how it’s done. It should not take 17 hours from Moncton to Montreal. Focus on fixing this problem.

Ontario Mom/Teacher @OntarioMomTeac1

Reported 2021-09-29 08:29:21

@maritstiles @VIA_Rail You know what’s currently shut down and being forced to pivot to online in 24 hours. My school. I am teaching a complete different grade than last year so totally unprepared for virtual yet again.

NotVeryLucky @MarcBeaulne2

Reported 2021-09-28 20:28:07

@OCTranspoLive Stop wasting tax payer money...The O-Trains problem is easy to see, its between Via Rail station and Hurdman, doesnt take a expert to know that... fix it

nassau69 @nassau69

Reported 2021-09-28 12:21:32

@VivaItalia15 @VIA_Rail But that isn't the new trains. That is simply the cost (and VIA doesn't make a profit - they actually lose money and are subsidized by the government). Covid service cuts aren't helping either. And is the same issue that those in Europe have so not unique to Canada.

Blackburn News CK @BlackburnCK

Reported 2021-09-27 20:16:40

Chatham-Kent police are investigating a fatal train crash in Chatham involving a VIA Rail p***enger train and a pedestrian. #ckont https://t.co/o00Vt0yrsE https://t.co/gEkG3tua7d

John Klein @JohnKleinRegina

Reported 2021-09-27 11:09:29

@MattY90285928 @VIA_Rail @OmarAlghabra Unclear if any of those upgrades will trickle down to Canada outside of Ontario and Quebec. In any case, @VIA_Rail doesn't serve the capital city of my province.

Blackburn News CK @BlackburnCK

Reported 2021-09-27 09:16:07

Chatham-Kent police are investigating a fatal train crash in Chatham involving a VIA Rail p***enger train and a pedestrian. #ckont https://t.co/o00Vt0yrsE

Blackburn News CK @BlackburnCK

Reported 2021-09-27 09:13:47

BREAKING: Chatham-Kent police are investigating a fatal train crash involving a VIA Rail p***enger train and a pedestrian. #ckont

Baby Yoda's Auntie 🇨🇦 @BabyYodasAuntie

Reported 2021-09-26 20:28:31

While I tweet complaints I do have to also give kudos to @VIA_Rail. They look like they took the downtime to fix up the sleeper cars. They were looking a little tired last time I travelled but you can definitely tell some stuff is new. https://t.co/3nDFQUfrQT

Mike Matson @MikeMatson67

Reported 2021-09-25 19:19:47

@patchcollecter @RealMarcDunn @VIA_Rail @GOtransit With us, as long as there's the crossbucks (The X sign beside the road) we stop. Once that's removed it's fine to cross without issue because then it's decommissioned.

Eric Vallillee @Eric_M_V

Reported 2021-09-25 14:06:54

@JoshuaDMShaw @VIA_Rail Walk straight down York (westward) 5-10 mins and you'll get to to Ivey Park. Go in, walk another two minutes and you'll end up at fork of Thames River. Park's usually quiet this time of year. Also right behind historic courthouse that looks like a castle. Nice benches and trees.

Baby Yoda's Auntie 🇨🇦 @BabyYodasAuntie

Reported 2021-09-25 06:31:41

They only told me today I might miss my connection. When I asked when they called me they said it would be no problem. @VIA_Rail. Then said I couldn’t get a refund till after I travelled. Usually via is pretty painless.

Ross Brown (✈️+⚡) 🚌 🚆🚴‍♂️ @rossfbrown

Reported 2021-09-23 11:31:23

@yyc_charles @london_airport Seamless ground transfers and ticket integration with VIA Rail, connecting Toronto, Ottawa & Montreal, is the opportunity & problem to solve at London. ✈️🚌🚆

NSAditya @Hyderabadi2911

Reported 2021-09-23 05:50:22

As Secbd stn has direct buses to every part, there is no necessity/merit to run long-distance city buses via Sec(Eg ECIL - Mehdipatnam). They can be rerouted via Rail Nilayam/Sangeeth Road cutting down fuel&time as well as reducing traffic jams near stn. @tsrtcmdoffice @TSRTCHQ

☄️James B☄️ @cocoonfxjames

Reported 2021-09-22 17:49:27

@PoliticsPollss @66usual So West Coast mainline is on 200 year old tracks. You can’t put more freight on it as there is no capacity (problem since 2001). HS2 frees capacity up. He would allow more containers to move via rail. Ie less Trucks on the road. 1/2

mekaTECH @Ogbo_Emeka

Reported 2021-09-22 12:24:19

This Money would be better spent connecting the Main SE Cities via Rail, And towards the Ports in the SS. The Region already has Two Cargo Airports.

anthony ‘operation premiership’ hornsby @Anthony_Hornsby

Reported 2021-09-22 09:40:56

The irony of the British Rail logo going horizontally has never been lost on me given it’s almost impossible to travel ‘across’ the country via rail as opposed to ‘up or down’. Perhaps a slight positional adjustment as well as the new green for the latest version… https://t.co/WO6ru8NTsg

Anthony Hinton 🇨🇦 @CANdiplomat

Reported 2021-09-21 17:09:01

@jchianello Great article, as always! Keep up the good work. Graphic needs a fix though. Mistakes the Via rail station & track for the LRT line & station, which is just to the north. https://t.co/aOCfgguUbg

BRYAN vOGLER @BryanVogler

Reported 2021-09-20 13:04:35

Thanks to all parties not making VIA Rail an election issue. Thats the one with the light at the end of a very very long tunnel. Maybe longer than we ever thought.

Jimmy Scrambles 🤠🇨🇦🌊 🏔️🚉🦞 @RazzberryYams

Reported 2021-09-19 00:55:41

The problem with Amtrak is that it doesn't serve swing voters. That's the one thing VIA rail has in its favour. It providing good service in its most important corridor could win valuable votes.

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