Sudbury-White River train on hiatus

Travellers who rely upon VIA Rail’s tri-weekly train service between Sudbury and White River have officially been left stranded. The company’s only operating train set in this isolated area of Northern Ontario is undergoing substantial maintenance work until at least the third weekend of February. VIA Rail will not be providing alternate transportation for the … Continue reading Sudbury-White River train on hiatus

Politicians, pencil-pushers turning a blind eye to travel difficulties in the North

Poor public transit policies put passengers at risk Pop quiz: What do matchmaking websites, slot machines and Canadian passenger trains have in common? There’s an element of chance any time you go to use one. The deck is seriously stacked against those who rely on public transportation to get around Northern Ontario — especially when … Continue reading Politicians, pencil-pushers turning a blind eye to travel difficulties in the North