Corridor Fleet
HEP2 Cars
The HEP2 cars are a series of single-level passenger cars with Head-End Power (HEP) that were originally built by Budd. VIA Rail acquired them from Amtrak and refurbished them for its Corridor fleet, where they provided reliable and comfortable service for intercity travel for decades.
HEP2 Galley Business Car
The HEP2 Galley Business Car offers enhanced amenities for business class passengers, including a dedicated galley for food and beverage service, providing a comfortable and productive travel environment on Corridor routes.
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HEP2 Economy Car
HEP2 Economy Cars are modern coaches designed for comfortable and efficient travel on VIA Rail's Corridor services, featuring updated interiors and passenger amenities.
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Venture Cars
The Venture fleet, built by Siemens, represents the newest generation of single-level push-pull trainsets for VIA Rail's Corridor service. They are replacing the aging LRC and HEP2 fleets to provide modern, high-quality service.
Venture Coach Car
The newest generation of single-level coaches for VIA Rail, designed for modern comfort and efficiency on various routes.
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Venture Business Car
Venture Business Cars offer premium seating and services, representing the latest in VIA Rail's business class offerings.
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Venture Cab Car
Venture Cab Cars are equipped with a control cab at one end, allowing for push-pull operations. They offer premium seating and services, representing the latest in VIA Rail's business class offerings.
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LRC Cars
The LRC (Light, Rapid, Comfortable) cars, built by Bombardier, were originally designed and built in Canada for high-speed tilting operations. They were the primary intercity passenger cars for the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor for many years before being replaced by the newer Venture fleet.
LRC Economy Car
LRC (Light, Rapid, Comfortable) Economy Cars were a significant part of VIA Rail's fleet, designed for high-speed intercity travel, primarily in the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor. These cars were known for their tilting mechanism, which allowed them to navigate curves at higher speeds, and offered comfortable seating for passengers.
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LRC Club Car
LRC Club Cars provided enhanced service and comfort for passengers in the Corridor fleet, offering a more exclusive travel experience with dedicated amenities and seating.
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RDC Cars
Rail Diesel Cars (RDC), built by the Budd Company, are self-propelled diesel multiple units that were historically used by VIA Rail on various local and regional routes. They were a flexible and efficient solution for passenger service, known for their ability to operate without a separate locomotive.
RDC-1
RDC-1 (Rail Diesel Car) is a self-propelled diesel multiple unit, primarily used for passenger service on routes where a full locomotive-hauled train is not required. It features seating for passengers and a cab at each end for bidirectional operation.
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RDC-2
RDC-2 cars are similar to RDC-1s but include a baggage compartment in addition to passenger seating, making them versatile for routes requiring both passenger and light freight capacity.
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Long Distance Fleet
Renaissance Cars
The Renaissance fleet, built by Alstom, consists of single-level passenger cars acquired from the UK. These cars are used on VIA Rail's long-distance routes, such as the "Ocean," providing a distinct European-style travel experience with a variety of service classes.
Renaissance Coach Car
Renaissance Coach Cars were acquired from the UK and adapted for Canadian service, offering a distinct single-level passenger experience with comfortable seating on long-distance routes.
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Renaissance Sleeping Car
Renaissance Sleeping Cars provide private accommodations for overnight journeys on long-distance routes, including various room types for different passenger needs.
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Renaissance Service Car
Renaissance Service Cars are dedicated to providing on-board services, which may include food preparation, storage, or crew facilities, supporting the passenger experience on long-distance trains.
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Renaissance Club Car
Renaissance Club Cars offer enhanced comfort and service for premium passengers on long-distance routes, featuring more spacious seating and at-seat service.
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Renaissance Dining Car
Renaissance Dining Cars offer full sit-down meal service on long-distance routes, providing a complete dining experience for passengers.
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HEP1 Cars
The HEP1 fleet consists of modernized Heritage Fleet cars, a collection of classic stainless steel cars originally built in the 1950s by Budd for Canadian Pacific's prestigious 'The Canadian' train. They were extensively rebuilt and equipped with Head-End Power (HEP) to extend their service life, and are a key component of VIA Rail's long-distance service.
HEP1 Coach Car
HEP1 Coach Cars are part of the modernized Heritage Fleet, offering comfortable seating for long-distance journeys with updated amenities.
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HEP1 Manor Sleeping Car
HEP1 Manor Sleeping Cars are part of VIA Rail's classic fleet, offering a variety of private accommodations including bedrooms and roomettes, often named after Canadian manors, with modernized systems.
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HEP1 Chateau Sleeping Car
HEP1 Chateau Sleeping Cars are another type of modernized sleeping car in VIA Rail's classic fleet, known for their distinct room configurations and often named after Canadian chateaus.
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HEP1 Skyline Dome Car
HEP1 Skyline Dome Cars provide excellent viewing opportunities on long-distance routes with their iconic dome sections, often including a small cafe or lounge area.
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HEP1 Park Car
HEP1 Park Cars are iconic dome cars, typically found at the rear of long-distance trains, offering panoramic views from the upper level and various lounge areas below, all with modernized systems.
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HEP1 Dining Car
HEP1 Dining Cars offer full meal service on long-distance routes within the modernized Heritage Fleet, providing a classic dining experience.
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Other Cars
This category includes a variety of specialized cars that are used on VIA Rail's long-distance services, each designed to provide unique and exceptional passenger experiences.
Panorama Car
The Panorama Car is a unique viewing car offering expansive panoramic windows for an unparalleled scenic experience on select long-distance routes.
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