Canadian Railroads > Pictures of record breaking VIA#1 arriving in Vancouver

A new dismal milestone for the westbound VIA #1, "The Canadian".
It arrived in Vancouver 45 hours late.

The delay consisted of
about 22 hours late on departure,
and about 23 hours lost in transit.

Further breakdown, and very rough numbers,

Toronto to Winnipeg lost about 2 hours.
Winnipeg station stop gained over 1 hour.
Winnipeg to Jasper lost about 23 hours.
Jasper to Vancouver actually gained back about one hour.

Here's the time sheet,

http://reservia.viarail.ca/tsi/GetTrainStatus.aspx?l=en&TsiCCode=VIA&TsiTrainNumber=1-&TrainInstanceDate=2018-05-19

After one last 20 minute delay for a bad power switch, VIA#1 is on the final stretch through Burnaby, B.C.

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Today's Amtrak train 517 southbound for Portland, Oregon, is leaving the VIA Vancouver coach yard,
while VIA#1 of two days ago, is backing in.

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Sorry to hear Canada's VIA #1 is encountering such dismal time keeping. Tough times on a once amazing train.

The front end of VIA#1 is making its final move backing into Vancouver's Pacific Central Station.
The rear of the train is already spotted to the left.

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This train made it to the news.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/via-rail-train-delayed-from-toronto-to-vancouver-1.4675680?cmp=rss

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/via-rail-delay-train-passengers-vancouver-toronto-1.4677144

TripAdviser has quite a few reviews by average citizens who've ridden the train recently.

Example = "Train arrived 20 hours late, Food was good"

https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g153339-d2230208-Reviews-VIA_Rail_Canada-Canada.html



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/25/18 13:02 by Marcus.

Thanks for the report and pictures.

Is this the same consist that is due out at 20:30 tonight?

Last photo is interesting, what cars are doubled over?

What is last car 'not' doubled over?

t4p.

Yes, the same consist is due out tonight.
Different locomotives, though. Three different locos were being serviced as it came in.
How much rest is the crew entitled to ?

The cut for doubling varies. This time, it was after the glass-roofed coach 1721.
Here's the consist,

VIA 6402 40th paint scheme
VIA 6439
VIA 6413
Baggage 8616
Coach 8134
Coach 8118
Skyline 8511
Allan Manor
Rogers Manor
Bell Manor
Glass-Roofed Coach 1721
---double over---
Fraser Manor
Diner Fairholme
Skyline 8504
Blair Manor
Butler Manor
Cabot Manor
Bayfield Manor
Mackenzie Manor
Craig Manor
Osler Manor
Elgin Manor
Chateau Montcalm
Skyline 8510
Diner Frontenac
Chateau Lauzon
Chateau Varennes
Glacier Park



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/25/18 13:23 by Marcus.

cozephyr Wrote:
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> Sorry to hear Canada's VIA #1 is encountering such
> dismal time keeping. Tough times on a once
> amazing train.

Yes, I believe it ONCE WAS amazing. Time to retire it.

Streamliner Wrote:
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> cozephyr Wrote:
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> > Sorry to hear Canada's VIA #1 is encountering
> such
> > dismal time keeping. Tough times on a once
> > amazing train.
>
> Yes, I believe it ONCE WAS amazing. Time to
> retire it.

Ah, if it isn't mr. broken record....

Michael

Marcus Wrote:
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> Yes, the same consist is due out tonight.
> Different locomotives, though. Three different
> locos were being serviced as it came in.
> How much rest is the crew entitled to ?


I don't know how much time the on-board crew is entitled to, but in Toronto they don't get much when the train is late. The departure is often just seven hours after arrival.

Friday's departures from Vancouver have a Vancouver-based on board crew with just a few exceptions.

As for the locomotive crew, perhaps someone knows the minimum rest period.

Mberry Wrote:
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> > > Sorry to hear Canada's VIA #1 is encountering
> > such
> > > dismal time keeping. Tough times on a once
> > > amazing train.
> >
> > Yes, I believe it ONCE WAS amazing. Time to
> > retire it.
>
> Ah, if it isn't mr. broken record....
>

He's a troll. Best thing is to ignore him.

DrawingroomA Wrote:
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> Marcus Wrote:
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> > Yes, the same consist is due out tonight.
> > Different locomotives, though. Three different
> > locos were being serviced as it came in.
> > How much rest is the crew entitled to ?
>
>
> I don't know how much time the on-board crew is
> entitled to, but in Toronto they don't get much
> when the train is late. The departure is often
> just seven hours after arrival.
>
> Friday's departures from Vancouver have a
> Vancouver-based on board crew with just a few
> exceptions.
>
> As for the locomotive crew, perhaps someone knows
> the minimum rest period.

When we rode No. 2, we felt so sorry for the Winnipeg based crew. How in the world do you live your life, when the train might be on time one day or be NINETEEN HOURS LATE the next day?

toledopatch Wrote:
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> > > > Sorry to hear Canada's VIA #1 is
> encountering
> > > such
> > > > dismal time keeping. Tough times on a once
> > > > amazing train.
> > >
> > > Yes, I believe it ONCE WAS amazing. Time to
> > > retire it.
> >
> > Ah, if it isn't mr. broken record....
> >
>
> He's a troll. Best thing is to ignore him.

Well, I've ridden trains all over the USA and in Europe. I paid my $7,000.00 US to book No. 2 and rode it, until it became unbearable. I know you guys don't like me, but how does that make me a "troll?" Of everyone here, my trip on No. 2 is probably one of the most recent. When did YOU ride it last????

Of all the hills to die on, I don't understand why a subpar train ride would be the one to choose. Life is full of disappointments, no point in chewing on one in particular.

keelhauled Wrote:
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> Of all the hills to die on, I don't understand why
> a subpar train ride would be the one to choose.
> Life is full of disappointments, no point in
> chewing on one in particular.

You know, you’re right. My life is so perfect otherwise, that “chewing” on our No. 2 ride is pretty much just entertainment. Better than watching “Growing Up Hip-Hop” on the tube.

Hey streamliner, many of us here sympathized with you and we're sorry for your bad trip! So easy does it on your current harsh comments! U asked so I'll tell you: my last trains 1 - 2 trip departed WPG mid March and was wonderful!?!

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