Via Rail Corridor Trains
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- Via Rail is Canada's national passenger rail carrier. The busiest portion of the system is known as The Corridor. In this video, we briefly explore the history of Via Rail as well as the Corridor trains and the five routes that make up the system. We'll then go trackside to see several Via Rail corridor trains on the routes out of Toronto.
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Nice to see Via Rail getting the spotlight! 5:52 also it’s so odd that Via chose to literally couple 2 separate trainsets together with a locomotive in the center instead of doing what Amtrak does
It’s an interesting operation! They just uncouple them mid route and the two sets go in different directions. They do it pretty quickly.
@@CoasterFan2105I just find it hilarious. What’s even more hilarious is about the “Via” in Via Rail meaning “by way of” LITERALLY meaning that Via Rail standing for by way of rail. I just can’t get over it it’s hysterical 😅🤣
Hey @Coasterfan2105 correction the maple 🍁 start’s from New Yorks penn station
@@gloryannbatista6211 Correct, it does originate in New York City. But, it only runs as a VIA train from the border to Toronto.
@CoasterFan2105 I didn't know much about Via Rails Corridor services until this video, and man, oh man, was i delighted to learn much about this
Excellent!!! VIA Rail Corridor Trains is 47th Anniversary.
Thank you!
@@CoasterFan2105 You're Welcome!
9:09 It used it's emergency horn! Awesome catch!
Thanks!
I’ve been told they do that when your standing to close to the tracks, but maybe not. I know when I had it done to me I was standing close😂
0:09 Amazing videos. I never been Via Rail Trains before in Canada.
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Coasterfan. You are a BIG part of my childhood and I used to watch your videos at the age of 4! I especially love your Surfline vids! Keep up the good work and again thank you for going to all these places in the nation (and in Canada!) just to entertain train enthusiasts! Thank you for changing railfanning for the better!
Shame these trains won't be around in the future. I've grown up with these trains for years now. Thanks for doing a video on this!
You're very welcome! I'm very happy I had the opportunity to document them while I could.
Nice summery weather; lots of green. Lots of trains. An enjoyable twenty minutes.
Many thanks! The green does really make the various scenes come alive.
Great job Mike-ster, The VIA Rail Corridor Trains was a great success, thank you so much for posting your video! 👍🏻👍🏻🛤🚆
You’re very welcome! Thanks so much for watching!
@@CoasterFan2105 No Problem!!!
Glad to see you back in Canada!! Awesome work Mike!!
Many thanks! The corridor trains are really cool!
Just noticed your using your old intro sound that horn just hits different…
Nice catches man
Thank you! I started using the old intro sound for the 15th anniversary of the channel in September of last year. I've been using it in most new videos since then and will probably continue to through the end of this year.
Good to hear 👍
Thank You. Very Informative on VIA. Love seeing the old F40's still in revenue service
I do too. Thanks so much!
Excellent work Mike! 😎👍👍👍👍
Many thanks!
At 2:30 I was also at the morningside railroad crossing I’ve seen going to that one and it’s great to know that your there!
It's a nice spot! I'd like to go back on a nice sunny morning.
Excellent compilation
Thank you!
Amazing video Mike!! Good to see Via still have a strong fleet of F40’s and P40’s
Thanks so much! It's neat to still see F40s still running in intercity and long distance passenger service!
Always nice to see VIA rail in the spotlight
Hopefully more to come!
These VIA Rail trains are beautifully filmed. The many different VIA diesel locomotives are interesting. Thanks for showing and best regards from Germany.👍👍👍🎥
Many thanks, Wolfgang! Have a great week.
Awesome tarin action and video once again. Enjoyed watching and have a great upcoming weekend.(Steve)
Many thanks, Steve!
@@CoasterFan2105 you're welcome!
Amazing as always!
Thank you, Austin!
I like via rail😊
YAY! Lovely video as always!
Thanks so much!
@@CoasterFan2105 np!
Canada is my favorite country.
What a great film
Many thanks!
Hello 👋 Good Morning 🌅
Thank you for this video.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
I used to watch you when I was like 5
There used to be an Amtrak train and a Via train running between Toronto and Chicago. Both trains made the entire trip, traveling in opposite directions. I presume they changed crews at the border. I've heard some talk of re-instituting the route, but running it through Windsor and Detroit, with a stop at the refurbished MC station in Detroit. The advantage of this route is that Amtrak owns or controls the track from near Detroit to Porter, IN.
Bruh he literally mentioned that in this video
Amazing Canadian Trains
Thank you!
Great video! I have to give a little correction, when you talked about the early morning trains leaving Toronto couple together, the first one goes to Montreal and the second to Ottawa
Awesome video. As someone who railfans the VIA Corridor trains a lot, in my opinion I think Amtrak is way better.
Thank you! They're both pretty neat!
Great job
Thanks!
This video is absolutely amazing 😊
Thanks so much!
Awesome video
Thanks!
4:53 hey where is this shot located?
That is the Fairview Road crossing in Thorndale, ON.
@@CoasterFan2105ok thanks
Nice
Thanks!
your very close to 1 million subs
We're getting there!
Fantastic video
Thanks, Evan!
@@CoasterFan2105 No problem Mike
Very cool!
Thank you!
Great video Mike! I'm from Ottawa and it was awesome to see your clips shot at pleasant park. Lovekin is also a good spot too!
Many thanks! I wish I had more time to explore Ottawa and the surrounding areas. Hopefully on the next trip!
@@CoasterFan2105 in case you didn’t know, Ottawa mainly operates VIA and the O-train. The only freight train we have here is a local. CN 589. If you’re interested on when it operates I can send you the list
@@sam_757 That would be awesome! Thanks so much!
@@CoasterFan2105 Sunday: Walkley Yard to coteau Quebec
Monday: Walkley Yard to Hawkesbury Ontario
Tuesday: Walkley Yard to Coteau Quebec
Wednesday: Walkley yard to Arnprior Ontario (sometimes switches Kott Inc in barrhaven)
Thursday: Walkley yard to Hawkesbury Ontario (no return to the yard)
Friday: Walkley yard to coteau Quebec
Saturday: day off (sometimes walkley to coteau Quebec)
That’s everything on the paper schedule, but anything can happen. It’s a really surprising train. Your best bet is to arrive at walkley around 7:30 and just wait
Thank You!
Thanks for watching!
I often forget how random VIA's fleet is
Lots of different equipment!
Nice Video Mike!
I used to see the coupled train sets heading east into Union Station on my way to work. I assumed they were just moving them from the west rail yard into Union, but now realize they were likely one of the Ottawa/Montreal sets.
They were probably moving from the VIA yard west of downtown to Union Station in preparation for one of the early morning Ottawa/Montreal runs.
@@CoasterFan2105 That was my thought. I was always curious as it looked like two trains together, typically a 4 car set pulling a 3 car set.
Fantastic video!
Many thanks!
nice video 👌
Thank you!
Will you do a video on the GMD F40PH-2D and what makes it different from the EMD F40'S anytime soon???
I will probably do a video on the VIA F40s at some point but not sure when.
@@CoasterFan2105 OK.
Great compilation throughout a good period of time. Summer I have to say looks to be the best time of year for railfanning. Why was the double ended train so slow going through the crossing and the one twilight P42DC led one so slow across the bridge?
Thank you! I think speed restrictions in both cases. Definitely in the case of the bridge. That train was also approaching the station stop in St. Marys, which is just on the other side of that bridge.
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There's talk of bringing The International back, but route it through Detroit and Windsor.
Yeah, I heard about that. Would be neat to see that train return.
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Awesome!
Always been curious of the 4G antennas on top of the coaches; both on Amtrak and Via Rail.
Are they always on the end the platform doors aren't, or does it not really matter?
Doing a prototype mock-up of the Maple Leaf, and am curious to what end of an Amfleet 2 they'd go on, same for Via's LRC's
Interesting question. I honestly don't know, I'd have to look through a bunch of photos.
hello there coaster I have a question, are you ever going to do a europe high speed train video ever?
I would like to eventually, but no immediate plans.
alright thanks!
I don’t know what type of horn Via Rail uses buts it’s sounds amazing
Nathank K5CA Air horns. They also have a 3 chime version they use on the F40s.
@@CoasterFan2105 wow I bet the K5CA horns sound amazing
Did you film any of the new Siemens trainsets?
I saw one of them from a distance, but was not able to film any of them unfortunately. I may have another chance at it this summer.
How do I contact you about using some of our footage in our student film? I recently took 16 high school students on a trip from Vancouver to Halifax and made a feature film but we need VIA exterior shots of the train. We worked closely with VIA but need some great establishing shots/transition shots of the train and you have amazing footage!
Via rail is in trouble
Is the second locomotive providing motive power to the train, or is the engineer just sitting there while the engine provides HEP to the cars of the Montreal bound train? And if so how is that locomotive controlled MU to the lead locomotive?
All of the LRC coaches were built, and HEP2 coaches rebuilt, with full MU connections to allow engines on each end of a train.
@@haweater1555 so does that mean that the mid train locomotive is providing HEP for the Toronto Montreal section, or is the leading Ottawa train locomotive controlling the second locomotive for added motive power? Ie is the second engine freewheeling or is it providing added traction?
@@Quince828 I would guess that both locomotives are running HEP for their respective trains, but I'm not sure. As to power, it sounded like the second unit on both sets I saw wasn't doing much work.
@@CoasterFan2105 that’s what I would figure but it would be interesting to know from an operational perspective how VIA operates these trains. Since they still require a full crew for both sections I’m thinking that it has more to do with accommodating CN and reducing the fee for track useage
@@Quince828 That would be my guess as well. Splitting up passenger trains like that mid route is something that is relatively common in Europe but not as much in North America. There are only a few places I can think of where it is done on a regular basis.
Does anyone think they are going to transfer the p42dc's to long distance routes after they are phased out and replaced with chargers?
My understanding is that the P42s will all be retired and the F40s will be retained for the long distance trains.
@@CoasterFan2105 Wow, thats actually very suprising.
Location information for each shot would be nice.
I'll try to update the description with that information.
What do
You film with
This was all filmed with Canon XF400 video cameras.
Do those LRC sets even tilt anymore
My understanding is that they do not.
@@CoasterFan2105 Sad
9:34
This corridor needs a Shinkansen. Elevated on its own dedicated line. No sharing with CNR of CPR. All it needs is the political will.
I made a wooden train. 🖐😊😊
Most definitely gonna use these clips for edits hehe (・∀・)
The entire corridor is begging for upgrades, be it high speed rail, electrification, EMUs, whatever.
Electrification and EMUs.. No, the majority of these corridor trains run on CN trackage. Don't expect CN to allow electrification anytime soon
What the heck are you doing up here thought you were based in California????
He lives in Washington State now so he’s closer to Canada
@@adventuresofamtrakcascades301The corridor trains are situated in eastern Canada.
@@GamingRailfannercmon bro I know that already
I've been in Washington State for about 5 years now, but I frequently travel to other areas to film. Last year, I was able to take a trip back east to film trains in Eastern Canada and the Northeastern US.
Via Rail corridor service sucks. They are bringing in new trains with bike racks and yet they won't let cyclists bring their bikes on the new trains! Talk about green transportation!