Via Rail

Via Rail Canada Inc. (generally shortened to Via Rail or Via; styled corporately as VIA Rail Canada) is a Canadian Crown corporation that is mandated to operate intercity passenger rail service in Canada. It receives an annual subsidy from Transport Canada to offset the cost of operating services connecting remote communities. Founded in 1977, it operates the country's national passenger rail traffic along with limited service in New England, Cascadia, and the Great Lakes Federation. It also operates the High Speed Express, the first high speed rail service ever constructed in North Ameria. Its functions include operation of railway services for passengers and some postal operations, and maintenance and signalling of rail passenger infrastructure.