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Via Rail Delays Hit Churchill Hard | Winnipeg News
Via Rail’s Churchill-Winnipeg line is in crisis, with over 40% of trains running two hours late—turning a lifeline into a source of daily uncertainty for remote communities. While mechanical issues, staffing, weather, and outdated infrastructure contribute, the real problem lies in Canada’s railway system: passenger trains don’t get priority over freight. Efforts are underway, led by First Nations and local groups reviving the Hudson Bay Railway, but without better communication—especially in off-grid areas—reliability remains elusive. Progress is happening, but consistency? That’s still a…
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