10 Jul 2022 | 10:38 AM UTC
Canada: Possible nationwide Via Rail rail strike, July 11
Possible nationwide Via Rail rail strike in Canada July 11. Reconfirm services before travel.
Event
Via Rail workers affiliated with the Unifor union have threatened to embark on a strike from 00:01 EDT July 11 over a contract dispute. Via Rail offers nationwide intercity rail transport. Negotiations between Via Rail and Unifor are ongoing as of July 10.
Should the strike proceed, intercity rail travel will likely be severely disrupted. Demand for alternative forms of transport are likely to increase.
Advice
Reconfirm Via Rail services July 11. Plan for potential disruptions and consider delaying travel or sourcing alternative forms of transport.
