The VIA train the Hudson Bay at Thompson.

The mayor of Churchill is fuming over VIA Rail’s decision to cut its service to the northern Manitoba port from three days a week to two.

A spokeswoman for the Montreal-based passenger rail company confirmed Monday what has been rumoured for the past several weeks — that VIA will reduce its service to Churchill effective Dec. 1. Read the full story

On Tuesday, Via Rail Canada announced it has temporarily suspended train service between Winnipeg and Churchill because of mechanical problems.

Rail service is scheduled to resume Tuesday from Winnipeg to Churchill, and from Churchill on Thursday.

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