VIA Rail Canada launched a qualifications request for the Dorval hub project. They seek a partner to enhance this key Montreal transportation hub. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

VIA Rail Canada launched a qualifications request for the Dorval hub project. They seek a partner to enhance this key Montreal transportation hub.
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VIA Rail Canada Boosts Dorval Station Plans

The company targets two critical needs with this ambitious new initiative. VIA Rail plans to invest in Dorval station to provide passengers with modern amenities.

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Moreover, these investments open opportunities for the next phase of service integration. The company intends to merge its operations with Greater Montreal’s public transit.

The Dorval hub project aligns with the VIAction 2030 strategic plan perfectly. Thus, the company strives to lead in integrated mobility across Canada.

To achieve this, they will unite various operators at one location in Montreal. This will ensure a more comfortable and seamless experience for passengers.

VIA Rail Canada Aims for Integrated Mobility

The company closely collaborates with ARTM to benefit the entire transit system. Because developing Dorval station will enhance the region’s ecosystem as a whole.

Interested partners can submit applications until May 9, 2025, to join in. And the company welcomes all eager participants to this exciting endeavor.

VIA Rail manages the national passenger rail service for the government efficiently. The company delivers safe, accessible, and eco-friendly transportation across Canada.

They connect over 400 communities, providing transport to remote regions nationwide. In 2023, the company transported more than four million passengers successfully.

Over the past 10 years, they earned eight safety awards from the association. Also, the company secured two environmental awards for its notable achievements.

This Dorval project will strengthen their position as an industry leader soon. Therefore, VIA Rail continues to expand its network actively for Canadians.

Source: www.newswire.ca

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