Transport Minister John Baird

OTTAWA, ONTARIO — 11/06/09 — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. Thomas A. Bennett to the board of directors of VIA Rail Canada Inc. Read the full story

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) — Amtrak, the U.S. passenger railroad, said it will equip Acela high-speed trains on its Northeast Corridor with free Wi-Fi Internet access next year as part of an effort to attract more riders. Read the full story

TORONTO — A Montreal-based designer has landed on the fast track to fashion victory as the winner of the Via Rail uniform design contest.

Xiao Wei took home top honours at an event held Thursday at Toronto’s LG Fashion Week. Read the full story

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