VIA New Corridor Trains - 2021 - 2024 Updates

[jiml]

Also London:

 

[Marbleski]

Here is a short clip of one venture train arriving in Ottawa yesterday and another departing. For those interested you should be able to pick out the unit numbers.

CANADA’s Train #35 Arr & #26 Dep Ottawa June 27

 

[jiml]

From VIA Rail today:

Introducing Lumi

To mark the long-awaited arrival of our new fleet, and as a nod to one of VIA Rail’s first trains, we’re launching a special train set with a very unique exterior design. Short for luminosity in English and lumineux in French, Lumi is a one-of-a-kind VIA-yellow train that will be in service at the end of August.

Don’t be surprised if you see a bright yellow train zipping through the landscape, as every single one of our new trains goes through a rigorous series of tests before it can safely welcome travellers.

Moderator Note: Fixed formating

 

[Old MM]

Will look forward to trying!

 

[jiml]

CN is making a similar requirement for elongated consists with VIA's Siemens sets that they made previously with Amtrak. Apparently there are level crossing issues with the lighter trains, with the two suggested solutions being to add cars or operate crossings "manually" until a permanent solution (shunt enhancer) is found.

https://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.com/2024/10/breaking-buffer-cars-20-on-via.html