VIA Rail Enhances Service between Ottawa and Toronto with Early Morning Train

Published on: 2024/04/29 - in News

VIA Rail Canada Inc. has announced the introduction of new departures between Ottawa and Toronto, effective May 27, 2024.

A new early-morning frequency, Train 641, will operate from Monday to Thursday, departing Ottawa at 4:19 a.m. and arriving in Toronto at 8:48 a.m., with stops in Kingston, Belleville, Cobourg, and Port Hope.

“In recent months, stakeholders and frequent passengers from Eastern Ontario have emphasized the significance of early-morning VIA Rail services for their communities, and we took great care to listen and act on this feedback,” said Mario Péloquin, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“This is why we are looking forward to offering this option for passengers who wish to travel to Toronto before 9 a.m., whether for business or leisure. We hope, and are confident, that they will answer the call and help us make this new frequency a success.”

VIA Rail will closely monitor the public response to this new early-morning departure and make adjustments as necessary based on ridership and actual use.

In addition, Train 644, previously operating from Friday to Sunday, will now run daily, offering passengers more midday travel options and greater flexibility.

Booking for these new departures is available starting April 29, 2024.

Complete 641 timetable:

Station

Departure Time

Ottawa

4:19 a.m.

Fallowfield

4:38 a.m.

Smiths Falls

5:05 a.m.

Brockville

5:35 a.m.

Kingston

6:18 a.m.

Belleville

7:00 a.m.

Cobourg

7:35 a.m.

Port Hope

7:44 a.m.

Toronto

8:48 a.m.


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