VIA Rail Canada says that it's new and improved Easterly Class: A Maritime Learning Experience, launched last June, has had a very successful first season.

The learning component of the rail journey, the quality of the on-board coordinators and the theme menus offering a culinary exploration of the region, where particularly appreciated.

Customer satisfaction ratings, gathered from May to September, exceeded expectations and showed a satisfaction level of 8.4 out of 10, a significant improvement over previous years. Operating from May to October 31, on the Ocean, VIA's Eastern Transcontinental train, between Montr