Canada's transport minister to meet with Via Rail after passengers stranded 10 hours
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Canada's transport minister says he is determined to get to the bottom of a recent train delay that left Via Rail passengers stranded for about 10 hours in Quebec over the long weekend.
Canada's transport minister said he is determined to get to the bottom of a recent train delay that left Via Rail passengers stranded for about 10 hours in Quebec over the long weekend.
Pablo Rodriguez said he is meeting with Via Rail leadership this week.
"Passengers deserve better," Rodriguez said Sunday on X.
Via Rail confirmed that passengers were stuck for 10 hours on Saturday when a train broke down between Montreal and Quebec City after experiencing two consecutive mechanical issues.
The company said no buses were available in the region to offer alternative transportation.
Electricity, air conditioning and washrooms were shut down at times to allow for repairs and coupling with another train, the company said.
But it insisted that passengers were offered beverages and snacks throughout the day, and that a meal was delivered on board with additional water in the evening.
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